Research Scientist II

Job Description:

Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is currently looking for a Research Scientist II to join our Coatings & Performance Products Team in The Woodlands, TX or in Mexico. The primary responsibilities are to serve as a facilitator between the customer and the company, between the need and the product, through customer relations, technical approach, and offering solutions, to maximize the company's profitability though the following: Ensure products meet the client’s exact standards (internal and external). Conducts research, analysis, synthesis. Devises new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of technical problems. Possesses a full understanding of the uses and applications of existing products and related product lines. Develops new product concepts including proprietary blends using both products and co-producer products. Compiles applications information specific to the product line and interfaces with internal and external customers to solve specific product needs.

What will be expected from you?

• Support the technical development and new product development for food, pharmaceutical, coatings, and other markets as defined.
• Set up and execute laboratory to meet both internal and external customer expectations. 
• Developing methods to analyze samples or the applications testing to prove claims.
• Maintain an awareness of the literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in the area of functional products of interest to the Corporation.
• Work with the sales force to evaluate, select, and apply standard chemistry techniques and procedures to solve customer or company objectives under the direction of the R&D management.
• Able to present results to internal and external customers.
• Present work at public forums like conferences.
• Work projects in PMOx (project management system).
• Preparing internal and customer document, reports, and presentations.
• Travel to customers and tradeshows required.
• Keep neat and orderly notebooks containing a record of all work performed. Maintain other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
• Maintain orderly laboratory space.
• Follow all safety and training requirements.
• Stay with budget targets.
• Manage and optimize all process under your responsibility taking into consideration Quality, Legality and Food Safety (if applicable) and client needs on Indorama’s products and services.
• Guarantee all documentation under your responsibility updated and available for consulting.
• Interact with R&D team to improve the lab, lab methods, etc.

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required plus 6 years’ relevant experience,
• M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering with 4 years’ relevant experience in the chemical field, or
• Ph. D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering with no commercial experience in the chemical field.
• 1-5 years’ experience with chemicals, food, or pharma (more 5 years’ experience preferred) in R&D laboratory preferred.
• Surfactants knowledge in laboratory or application use strongly preferred, demonstrated presentation skills required.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Computer literacy w/ databases, word processing, spreadsheets in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required - written and spoken.
• Ability to travel to the US (not prohibited to enter) required.

What can we offer you?

Indorama Ventures- Indovinya is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!

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