Research Chemist I

About the Role

Join a pioneering company dedicated to reshaping chemistry to create a better future. At Indorama Ventures, we seek inventive, collaborative professionals eager to thrive in a globally expanding organization. We champion flexibility, teamwork, and a vision that transcends the chemical sector. Our diverse and inclusive workplace prioritizes respect, ethics, and equal opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Stay informed on current research and developments relevant to the company's functional product lines.
• Contribute to US project pipeline completion by conducting laboratory experiments.
• Set up and perform lab procedures in alignment with internal and external client expectations.
• Execute experiments as directed by R&D scientists, utilizing equipment such as glassware reactors and Parr reactors.
• Conduct analytical sample testing and application-specific evaluations in fields including agriculture, oilfield, paints/coatings, and personal care.
• Maintain accurate and organized lab notebooks documenting all work to support innovation and patent filing.
• Ensure lab space is orderly and safety practices are followed rigorously.
• Assist the R&D Lab Manager in managing laboratory resources efficiently.
• Oversee and optimize processes under your control, considering quality, legal, food safety (where applicable), and client requirements.
• Keep all documentation current and accessible.
• Halt processes if any issues arise that compromise compliance, quality, or customer requirements within your work scope.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to enhance laboratory methods and update stakeholders as needed.
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety standards, including compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Deliver accurate and timely results, documenting findings in lab notebooks and project management systems.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biochemistry, or Polymer Chemistry/Engineering required.
• Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s in other scientific fields plus over two years of research lab experience or an Associate Degree with five years of lab research experience are considered.
• Experience from entry-level up to three years preferred, particularly in R&D laboratory environments; more than three years is an advantage.
• Strong preference for candidates knowledgeable in surfactants and practical use of Parr Reactors.
• Proficiency with computer applications including databases, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation abilities are desired.
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, wet chemical analysis, and other analytical methods is beneficial.
• Formulation experience within agricultural, home care, or coating industries is a plus.
• English proficiency is required; bilingual skills in Portuguese or Spanish are highly valued.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Access to wellness programs such as WellHub / TotalPass.
• Life insurance benefits.
• Additional exclusive company perks.

Additional Information

The team you join is part of a leading global chemical division offering a wide array of solutions across markets like Crop Solutions, Home & Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products. This role invites you to contribute meaningfully to industry innovation.