About this role
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. The researcher will leverage deep polymer science expertise to develop fundamental structure–property–processing relationships. Connect innovative polymer molecular structures to their resulting material properties, performance, and end use value.
Conduct polymer synthesis or collaborate closely with chemists and cross functional partners to design, synthesize, and evaluate novel polymer structures. Drive polymer application development and processing studies to translate new materials into viable commercial applications. Engage with new market development teams to identify technical opportunities.
Baytown Complex is located on 3,400 acres along the Houston Ship Channel, employing over 8,500 people. It includes the Baytown Refinery, one of the largest in the US, and the Baytown Olefins Plant, one of the largest ethylene plants worldwide. Sites are highly integrated for efficiency in producing cleaner fuels safely.
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Requirements
- Deep polymer science expertise
- Knowledge of structure–property–processing relationships in polymers
- Experience connecting polymer molecular structures to material properties and performance
- Skills in polymer synthesis and evaluation
- Ability to drive application development and processing studies
- Experience collaborating with chemists and cross-functional partners
- Proficiency in engaging market development teams for commercialization
Responsibilities
- Leverage deep polymer science expertise to develop fundamental structure–property–processing relationships
- Connect innovative polymer molecular structures to their resulting material properties, performance, and end use value
- Conduct polymer synthesis or collaborate closely with chemists and cross functional partners to design, synthesize, and evaluate novel polymer structures
- Drive polymer application development and processing studies to translate new materials into viable commercial applications
- Engage with new market development teams to identify technical opportunities, guide portfolio strategy, and support commercialization pathways
- Leverage external partnerships and 3rd party capabilities to accelerate learning, expand testing capacity, and enhance technology development
- Drive high quality technical contributions in polymer research
Benefits
- Work at a global technology center within the Baytown Complex
- Contribute to highly integrated sites producing fuels, lube oils, and chemical compounds
- Develop technologies for cleaner fuels and lower-emissions solutions
- Join a diverse workforce powered by pride in energy and chemical innovations
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