Organic Chemist (Chemicals) Sugar Land, TX

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Job description

Organic Chemist

Would you like to work on industry-leading projects?

Do you enjoy creating innovative and strategic solutions to solve complex problems?

Join our Downstream technology team in the Chemical division

Our diverse and global team ensures that our customers have the products they need. Production enhancement and chemical services ensure that our customers can function efficiently and perform at the highest level. We provide the science and research behind the next generation of efficient and clean chemicals for the energy industry.

Partner with the best

As an Organic Chemist, you will take ownership of designing experiments and synthesizing new molecules in our Downstream technology laboratory. You will play an integral role in developing and testing chemical products for our global customers.

As an Organic Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and conducting research, proposing experiments, and analysing data to enhance understanding of products and processes
• Appling sophisticated scientific understanding and inventive solutions to research and development problems, ideas, and projects.
• Balancing hands-on work activities with technical leadership activities.
• Collaborating with manufacturing functions throughout the product development cycle.
• Creating and protect intellectual property for the company.
• Handling multiple projects for on schedule delivery.
• Communicating data to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Working with minimum supervision.
• Providing direction to less experienced scientists and technicians.
• Handling special projects, as assigned.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a PhD in Organic Chemistry or equivalent discipline
• Have 2+ years of experience in organic chemistry (can include academic research)
• Have extensive hands-on experience in organic synthesis
• Be able to develop new test methods for in-depth product characterization
• Have a strong understanding of structure-property relationships
• Have strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex problems
• Have basic project management skills
• Have good written and verbal skills in English and the ability to communicate well individually and in a team environment
• Be a good team player, enjoying collaboration and problem solving with others

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace challenge with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you!