Senior Research Chemist

1d1 day ago

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

US · Full-time

About this role

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking a Senior Research Chemist to join the Research and Technology organization. The role focuses on olefins, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and polymers while supporting global business needs through independent research projects.

Daily work includes conducting routine and non-routine analytical testing, designing research initiatives, and delivering results to R&T, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial teams. Instrumentation calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance are performed to ensure accurate and timely data.

The position partners closely with chemists, engineers, and analytical personnel to support scale-up programs and plant operations. A culture of belonging and work-life balance is emphasized, with employees noting strong collaboration as a key job satisfaction factor.

Opportunities exist to lead technical initiatives, mentor junior staff, and influence R&D planning. Employees can grow personally and professionally while contributing to the company’s vision as a premier chemical producer.

Requirements

Detail-oriented team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Participate actively in safety programs.
Perform work in compliance with required personal protective equipment and physical job requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and health regulations, and procedures.
Lead troubleshooting efforts that have significant impact on safe and reliable operation of laboratories.
Initiate, design, develop, and support broad research projects requiring direct interaction with internal or external customers.
Conduct analytical testing in support of CPChem business lines and production facilities to ensure accurate and timely results.
Deliver high quality and impactful results to customers in R&T, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial entities.
Perform routine calibration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
Mentor one or more junior exempt employees in technology, monitoring tools, problem solving and troubleshooting.
Prepare written reports, oral presentations and external publications summarizing experimental studies and/or R&D programs.

Benefits

Culture of belonging that values every voice regardless of background or experience.
Emphasis on work-life balance allowing employees to thrive professionally and personally.
Small company feel within a global organization of 5,000 employees.