What We Offer 

The Process Chemist supports Toluene Diisocyanate (includes DNT/TDA2/TDI1/TDI2/Nitric areas) Manufacturing Units at the Baytown site, including routine and non-routine analyses of products, raw materials and process samples, process troubleshooting, process improvement / development activities and other projects. You are responsible for assuring the generation of timely and reliable 
analytical results for all products or goods to internal/external customers at low cost. This role also supports process improvement/development projects for Toluene Diisocyanate process areas at the Baytown site. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Ensure safety and health in the laboratory. 

• Directs technicians regarding routine and non-routine analyses, process troubleshooting, process improvement activities, other projects and implementation of new technology or products to the DNT/TDA2/TDI1/TDI2/Nitric production units and the laboratory. 

• Initiates and takes part in process improvement investigation and evaluation of established processes. Ensures that approved and recommended changes are satisfactorily implemented. 

• Supports the evaluation and guidance for the introduction of new products and technology into production facilities. Coordinates all preliminary testing required for new products. 

• Ensures the technical accuracy for all process work completed by direct reports. This includes work for process improvements, troubleshooting and capital projects. 

• Ensures the precision, accuracy, and safety of analyses of all products or goods, used, or manufactured with the objective of meeting or   exceeding PU divisional standards. 

• Evaluates and recommends new instrumentation and associated computer and electronic systems for use in the laboratory. 

• Resolves internal/external customer technical problems with regards to analytical testing. 

• Utilize Lean 6-sigma methodology to bring solutions to Production challenges. 

• Actively drive and support DNT/TDA2/TDI1/TDI2/Nitric area sustainability projects. 

• Supports root cause analysis (RCA) to eradicate process problems. 

• Take an active role in corporate “waste to product” (W2P) initiative. 

What You Offer 

Basic Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Chemistry and at least 4 years of related experience OR; 

• Ph.D. in Chemistry and at least 2 years of related experience 

• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in an industrial lab  

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe working environment. 

• Proven experience in technical chemistry 

• Broad knowledge of industrial chemical production technologies, with and understanding of related economic factors. 

• Self-directed and eager to learn, with ability to sharpen insight and deepen understanding of relevant production processes. 

• Strong leadership abilities, along with excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, develop, and maintain strong, trustful working relationships with Production unit personnel. 

• Extensive background in analytical techniques/methods for the analysis and characterization of organic compounds. 

• Ability and willingness to independently recognize problems, effectively troubleshoot abnormal analytical methods and instrument performance, identify solutions, and implement corrective actions. 

• Track record of working collaboratively and building strong working relationships with colleagues in the international network (e.g., Process research, Technology Center, QC Labs) 

• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion is required 

• Strong analytical and presentation skills 

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