Formulation/Surfactant Chemist

Job Description

A Chemical Technology client in Houston, TX is looking for a Formulation Chemist to join their R&D team. They are seeking a Chemist with expertise in surfactant development, optimization, and performance to support ongoing R&D initiatives. This position is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in Surfactant Chemistry as it relates to completions operations in Oil and Gas and an interest in advancing the performance of frac chemistries, IOR, and EOR.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct applied research to understand the following with respect to completions/frac chemistries: -Chemical properties, interactions with fluids, other chemistries, and the performance in wells (including performance during completions operations, well bore damage mitigation, and reservoir performance). -This will include the use of analytical techniques including but not limited to evaluation of surfactant properties (ST, IFT, CMC, Wettability, contact angle, etc), fluid rheology, and clay and fines control.

• Develop new analytical methods and experimental workflows to support R&D projects.

• Analyze laboratory and field data to support product optimization and reservoir performance evaluation.

• Product Development including review of raw materials, optimization of existing product formulations, and development of new products to improve performance, safety, and/or cost-efficiency.

• Prepare technical reports, research publications, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in general formulating within surfactants
• Experience with improving EOR/IOR
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Masters/PHD in a related science discipline preferred)
• Experience in a lab environment
• Strong understanding of the principles of formula development and optimization, completions operations (specifically the chemistries in use), surfactant/rock surface chemistry including compatibility with formation minerology, adsorption, wettability, alteration.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].