Material Synthesis & Characterization Technologist

Responsibilities

• Operate small reaction systems and benchtop lab process units to support materials synthesis
• Perform characterization of catalytic materials using advanced analytical techniques
• Support research, development, and optimization of catalytic materials by providing data on thermal stability, surface properties, and active site density
• Manage benchtop formulation and lab reactor operations, including safe execution of experimental programs
• Maintain reactor systems and analytical equipment, including troubleshooting, unit design, and inventory management
• Perform technical writing and maintain electronic files, including P&IDs and unit flow diagrams

Requirements

• B.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience in laboratory operations (e.g., batch/continuous reactors, titration, distillation, chromatography, or glove box work)
• Proficiency with characterization techniques such as chemisorption, physisorption, GC, IR, NMR, DSC/TGA, XRD, or SEM
• Strong knowledge of scientific concepts including gas laws, chemical concentrations, and mass/energy balances
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and scientific software for hardware control and calculations
• Familiarity with pressurized equipment, pumps, compressors, and computerized unit controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organic and/or inorganic synthesis
• Experience with advanced sorption modeling and thermal analysis software
• Knowledge of heterogeneous catalysis and industrial applications
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Origin or MATLAB

Benefits

• Pension Plan with automatic enrollment
• Savings Plan with company match (up to 7% match for at least 6% contribution)
• Workplace flexibility programs including "Flex your Day"
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Health Advisory Program providing professional counseling

About the Company

ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies. Our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. We operate a state-of-the-art campus in Spring, Texas, designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation to accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies, and products.