Senior R&D Chemist

Company Overview
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner. Position Overview
Providing chemical and instrumental analytical laboratory support for the Formaldehyde division activities concentrated on new product development, R&D, commercial, manufacturing, and technical service. This includes analytical methods development, maintenance and operation of analytical instrumentation, accurate recording, and timely reporting of results. Position is essential to effective and timely commercialization of novel products, and to provide ancillary support for both North America and globally.
Job Responsibilities

Formulate and synthesis innovative hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavengers for oil and gas applications, waste-water treatment, downstream refineries, and other H2S treating applications

Establish projects to support the strategy and key initiatives of the Global Formaldehyde Business

Effectively and efficiently plan work and execute projects

Excellent communications on development objectives, problems, work assignments, etc.

Productive with limited guidance and supervision

Propose and complete research projects; presenting results of experimentation in reporting, memoranda, or research project reviews

Formulation and synthesis of new products, considering availability of raw materials, commercial viability, and process requirements

Assist with expanding development knowledge base, materials, and processes to produce marketable products

Organize and plan laboratory procedures, chemical reactions, syntheses, and tests of a non-repetitive nature and devise new methods/tests/capabilities, if appropriate

Assist manufacturing and commercial teams with pilot, scale-up, and field trials of new products, as well as specific customer projects

Prepare laboratory reports and customer correspondence regarding studies performed, describing methods and findings.

Adhere to Hexion EHS requirements, laboratory safety standards, and maintain a clean and safe work area

Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records.

Monitor current literature, trends, and patent activity on hydrogen sulfide scavengers

Establish expert knowledge of customer base and products for Global Formaldehyde Group.

Minimum Qualifications

Chemist with very strong hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavenging chemistry background

Record of developing disruptive technology

Excellent working knowledge of oil and gas H2S scavenger market, major customers, applications, and specific critical to quality requirements

Profound knowledge of current non-regenerative scavenger offerings, alternate chemistry, and patent landscape

A minimum relevant education (bachelor’s degree).

A minimum of 10 years applicable industry experience

Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate effective with individuals at all levels within Hexion and customers

Demonstrated experience in collaborating with other technical professionals, preferably in a high-performance team-oriented environment

Highly organized and self-directed and good time management skills

Strong computer skills with experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical programs such as JMP and/or MINITAB

Background or experience with design of experiment (DOE’s) and SCRUM

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.