ExxonMobil · 2 hours ago
Sr. Polymer Scientist
Baytown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, focused on leading energy innovations for a net-zero future. The Sr. Polymer Scientist will develop a fundamental understanding of polymer product relationships to design next-generation products and processes, while collaborating with various teams to drive commercialization and optimize performance.
ChemicalEnergyFossil FuelsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop fundamental understanding of polymer product relationships between molecular structure, processing, and properties aimed at developing new products and applications
Writing technical reports, white papers, articles for publication, collateral, and/or patents
Progress new projects to commercialization using rigorous stage / gate process
Provides expertise and consults for major troubleshooting and quality improvements of commercial operation at customers and Proxxima manufacturing sites
Support process development through product structure – property relationship development, seeking to optimize process/plant performance
Strong interface with the Business team, Process Engineering and Manufacturing groups
Identify and acquire capital equipment / technology required to scale-up products from laboratory / pilot scale to commercial applications
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related degree
Demonstrated expertise in statistics, analytical techniques and problem solving
Proficient in use of computers and possess excellent administrative and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
Good team player and self-motivated
Must be hands on with inclination to be lab based
Preferred
Fundamental understanding of polymer product-structure property relationship, particularly as they related to thermoset systems
Expert understanding in polymerization reaction kinetics, particularly those related to ring opening metathesis polymerization or general chain growth polymerization
Expert understanding in polymer solution thermodynamics, particularly those related to bulk polymerization spinodal and binodal decomposition
Knowledge of major thermoset markets, applications, and common thermoset processing and conversion technologies such as injection molding, VARTM, hand lay-up, filament winding, pultrusion, and spray coatings
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable of Intellectual property development/assessment/procurement
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
Founded in 1870
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
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