Formulation Chemist
Soltex, Inc
Date: 1 week ago
City: Baytown, TX
Contract type: Full time
Calling All Chemistry Enthusiasts!
Are you ready to mix a little science with a lot of innovation? We're on the hunt for a Formulation Chemist to join our team and revolutionize the world of lubricants! If you love experimenting, creating groundbreaking solutions, and bringing bold ideas to life, this is your chance to turn your passion for chemistry into a game-changing career. Let’s make some magic—in the lab and beyond!
Summary
We’re seeking an innovative Formulation Chemist to develop and optimize lubricant products from concept to commercialization. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct extensive research and lab work, and ensure formulations meet performance, regulatory, and cost criteria.
Key Responsibilities
If you’re passionate about chemistry and innovation, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to bring exciting products to market, we’d love to hear from you!
Soltex is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits
Are you ready to mix a little science with a lot of innovation? We're on the hunt for a Formulation Chemist to join our team and revolutionize the world of lubricants! If you love experimenting, creating groundbreaking solutions, and bringing bold ideas to life, this is your chance to turn your passion for chemistry into a game-changing career. Let’s make some magic—in the lab and beyond!
Summary
We’re seeking an innovative Formulation Chemist to develop and optimize lubricant products from concept to commercialization. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct extensive research and lab work, and ensure formulations meet performance, regulatory, and cost criteria.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine lubricant formulations for performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct lab experiments, analyze results, and adjust formulations as needed.
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to scale formulations for manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with ASTM, ISO, and other industry standards.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments and support patent filings.
- Stay updated on industry trends through technical conferences (e.g., ASTM, STLE, NLGI).
- Provide technical guidance during manufacturing processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in lubricant formulation or R&D.
- Strong knowledge of chemical interactions, tribology, and processing techniques.
- Preferred experience with synthetic/bio-based lubricants and ASTM/ISO standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Regularly stand, walk, and handle small tools.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work in a lab environment with PPE and exposure to chemicals.
If you’re passionate about chemistry and innovation, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to bring exciting products to market, we’d love to hear from you!
Soltex is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching (5%)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Flex spending account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Employer paid basic life insurance, Teledoc, LTD, and STD.
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- One volunteer day per year
- Ten company-paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Flexible schedule
- EAP
- Additional Benefits Options include Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.
- 8-hour shift (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
- Monday to Friday
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