SI Group

Principal Chemist

SI Group • $150K — $180K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD with 10+ years of industry experience or MSc with 15+ years or BSc with 15+ years.
  • Strong background in chemical technologies, particularly for oil and gas and industrial lubricants.
  • Proven experience in project management and team leadership.
  • Expertise in product innovation and intellectual property creation.
  • Familiarity with sustainability practices in product development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead innovation efforts for chemical technologies and solutions in various sectors.
  • Act as a technical expert for the R&D synthesis team and customers.
  • Connect technical capabilities with customer needs and market trends.
  • Develop and implement project plans with defined tasks and timelines.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences and customer presentations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support product development and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure compliance with safety practices and promote a healthy work environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape innovative chemical solutions.
  • Work at the intersection of technology and sustainability.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
  • Access to emerging technologies such as AI and data science.
  • Potential for intellectual property development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As the Principal Chemist, reporting to the Sr. Director - R&D, you will be responsible for leading innovation efforts to provide best in class solutions to customers. Additionally, you will evaluate possible innovation platforms and prioritize for development based on business strategy as well as financial, technical and probability criteria to execute business growth.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Product Innovation and Technical Leadership
  • Develop innovative chemical technologies and solutions for oil and gas production, transportation and industrial lubricants, fuels, rubber and adhesives, and plastics.
  • Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor to the R&D synthesis team
  • Advance sustainable products designed to minimize environmental impact
  • Connect our technical capabilities with emerging customer needs and market opportunities
  • Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to develop and advance new ideas
  • Stay current on technology trends aligned with SI Group's market strategies
  • Create intellectual property through new products, processes, and methods that strengthen our differentiated portfolio
  • Lead the selection, implementation, and support of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, data science, and predictive analytics


R&D Project Management and Safety
  • Build and execute project plans with clear tasks, timelines, milestones, and resources
  • Lead projects based on internal and external customer requirements
  • Anticipate challenges, remove barriers, and identify opportunities to improve execution
  • Track project progress, costs, timelines, and risks; communicate updates and recommended solutions to stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate project records and a repository of technology and product development reports
  • Promote a clean, safe, and healthy workplace by following safety practices, using protective equipment properly, and reporting potential hazards


Customer and Cross-Functional Support
  • Generate product performance data that supports compelling customer value propositions
  • Provide technical guidance to customers and Technical Service teams during product evaluation, implementation, and use
  • Partner with Pilot, Manufacturing, and Process Technology teams to transfer new products successfully and troubleshoot current products
  • Support Regulatory, Marketing, Business Development, and Product Management with technical data and product materials
  • Capture and share lessons learned to strengthen future development and support
  • Represent SI Group through customer presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, and industry conferences

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:
  • PhD and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience (Postdoc counts as experience); or
  • MSc and a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience; or
  • BSc and 15 or more years of relevant industry experience
  • The salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000. The specific rate offered will be determined by a variety of factors including location, experience, and education.


About SI Group

SI Group is a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates, with strong positions in the plastics, oilfield, rubber, fuels & lubricants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial resins industries. The company has three segments: Performance Additives, Process Solutions, and Intermediates. The Performance Additives segment provides specialty chemicals and intermediates used in a range of applications, including industrial resins, coatings, adhesives, fuels and lubricants, and plastics. The Process Solutions segment provides products and services that enhance the performance of industrial processes, including oilfield services and mining solutions. The Intermediates segment produces resins and intermediates used in the production of industrial resins, coatings, and adhesives. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Niskayuna, New York.
Learn more about SI Group
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates
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