Organic Chemist (Upstream Chemicals) Sugar Land, TX
 

Do you enjoy creating innovative solutions?
 

Would you like to lead chemical research and development?
 

Join a team that innovates with technology
 

Our Chemicals team creates solutions that optimize your liquid and solid separation processes. Our family of strongly cationic polymer formulations provide efficient, cost-effective separation, but not limited to refinery and petrochemical processes. With our innovative designs our customers are able to process more fluids through systems with less residence time.
 

Partner with the best
 

As an Organic Chemist, you will provide a vital service through applying the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. You will take ownership of research of development projects to develop new solutions to old Oil and Gas materials challenges. You will prototype and analyze the performance of potential technologies.
 

As an Organic Chemist, you will be responsible for:
 

• Conducting research and experiments to analyze data and test hypotheses to gain an understanding of products and processes
• Applying sophisticated scientific understanding to research or development problems to provide inventive solutions toward new development efforts
• Collaborating with research and manufacturing functions throughout product development cycle projects to ensure successful project delivery
• Communicating research results to stakeholders through reports and presentations
• Creating and protecting intellectual property for our company to ensure ownership of our products and designs
• Working in R&D, product modification, product scale-up, and chemistry troubleshooting

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role you will:
 

• Have PhD in Chemistry
• Have 3 years experience in multistep organic synthesis and preferably some experience in polymer chemistry
• Have the ability to develop new test methods for in-depth product characterization
• Show a solid understanding of chemical structure-property relationships
• Be able to show excellent problem-solving, process improvement and analytical skills
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of project management
• Have excellent written and verbal English skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Be able to travel to visit customers or Baker Hughes locations

As part of our commitment to the health & safety of our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate, this role requires full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to beginning work.

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:
 

• Standard working schedule supporting the clients needs

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 change 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 energize and inspire you!
 

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 that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.