Research And Development Chemist

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Chemist for our client located in Houston, Texas. This role is an in-office position located in East Houston on a 9/80 work schedule.

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and 5+ years experience required· 3+ years laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment required· Base salary of $90k - $115k DOE plus bonus opportunity and excellent benefits

The R&D Chemist is a hands-on laboratory position using knowledge and experience in organic chemistry to test new processes, separations, or improvements for existing processes. A demonstrated track record of lab-based chemistry experience in synthesis/reactions and purification is required. Process optimization and/or scale-up experience is highly desired, along with hydrogenation experience.

Role Responsibilities:· Practices good laboratory oversight including inventory management and documentation.· Works safely and leads efforts in maintaining a safe, organized working environment.· Ability to independently conduct sophisticated hazard reviews based on SDS, desired chemistry, and safety documents.· Detailed knowledge of organic chemistry reactions and mechanisms.· Integration of chemical concepts with laboratory data to explain results and create predictions.· Construction and modification of sophisticated laboratory setups for synthetic reactions and distillations.· Records, organizes, and performs complex analyses of data from laboratory experiments.· Creates accurate, thorough, detailed laboratory reports that include all technical and analytical information.· Searches scientific literature and intellectual property databases to find solutions to broadly defined problems.· Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements and proposes solutions.· Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment such as: GCs, titrators, vacuum pumps, liquid pumps, flash point, boiling point range, and thermal testing apparatus.· Intermediate mechanical skills, familiarity with hand tools, and mechanical troubleshooting experience are highly desired.· Basic experience with process modeling and ability to learn details of distillation and reaction modeling.· Ability and willingness to help supervise and teach younger chemists.· Ability to clearly present data and results to broader audiences in written and verbal formats. Presentation skills are a plus.· Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a TWIC Card.

Requirements:· Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment required. Advanced degree a plus.· Detailed knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical techniques for analyzing organic mixtures is essential. Familiarity with commodity chemical production is highly desired.· Fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, distillation, and separations.· Excellent mechanical skills to properly handle, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment.· Hands-on experience with complex laboratory apparatus such as reactors, distillation columns, and vacuum systems.· In-depth knowledge of general laboratory practices and wet chemical procedures, with a focus on organic reactions.· Solid experience and familiarity with MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel.· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.· Ability to effectively plan lab experiments and execute work in a way that supports multiple business priorities