Sr. Research Chemist
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Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and health regulations and procedures. Influence development of local Operational Excellence policies and act as expert for review of safe work practices. Lead troubleshooting efforts that have significant impact on safe and reliable operation of laboratories. Demonstrate leadership in one or more areas of technical expertise, including areas beyond direct work group, and strongly influences planning and execution of R&D projects. Regularly contribute to CPChem's IP estate by obtaining patents in area of expertise. Initiate, design, develop, and lead broad research projects requiring direct interaction with internal or external customers that deliver credible solutions. Develop and use predictive models for determining product properties based on the polymer architecture and structure property relationships. Resolve challenging and/or recurring problems by implementing fundamental solutions. Mentor one or more junior exempt employees in technology, monitoring tools, problem solving and troubleshooting. Prepare written reports, oral presentations and external publications summarizing experimental studies and/or R&D programs.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Chemistry Minimum 7 years of experience Must have clearly demonstrated the ability to develop and lead independent research projects Background in analytical techniques used to characterize polymer architecture Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with characterizing polyethylene materials using GPC, Rheology, CEF, TREF, and DSC Experience with high throughput experimentation and testing automation Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches, data science or machine learning Demonstrated track record of conducting independent creative research with relevant industry experience Knowledge of polymer science including structure property relationships in polyolefin materials Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com . Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422 , option 4. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status. To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Chemistry Minimum 7 years of experience Must have clearly demonstrated the ability to develop and lead independent research projects Background in analytical techniques used to characterize polymer architecture Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with characterizing polyethylene materials using GPC, Rheology, CEF, TREF, and DSC Experience with high throughput experimentation and testing automation Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) approaches, data science or machine learning Demonstrated track record of conducting independent creative research with relevant industry experience Knowledge of polymer science including structure property relationships in polyolefin materials Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com . Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422 , option 4. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or marital status. To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
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Private petrochemical manufacturer producing polymers, olefins, aromatics, and specialty chemicals for industrial customers worldwide.
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