{"id":121669,"url":"https://alion.io/job/huntsman-lab-chemist","title":"Lab Chemist","company":{"id":4341,"name":"Huntsman","domain":"huntsman.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/huntsman","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":23,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.696,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":53,"computed_at":"2026-10-24T06:02:35Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":57000,"max_usd":122000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":870},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-03T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-03","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T00:24:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":82,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":82},"description":"Job Description:\nLab Chemist\nHuntsman is seeking a Lab Chemist supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in HATC. This position will report to the Technical Services Lab Manager.\nJob Scope\nThe Lab Chemist supports the development, optimization, testing, and commercialization of Huntsman Advanced Materials products. This role is responsible for conducting laboratory research and testing, developing and evaluating formulations, analyzing experimental data, and preparing technical documentation to support product innovation, product qualification, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position works closely with technical, manufacturing, and commercial teams to deliver high-quality solutions and advance Huntsman's product portfolio.\nIn summary, as the Lab Chemist, you will:\nConduct laboratory testing and characterization of epoxy systems, polyurethane systems, adhesives, composites, coatings, and electrical insulation materials.\nDevelop, prepare, and evaluate formulations, blends, and experimental samples for product development and application testing.\nPerform physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing using ASTM, ISO, customer-specific, and internal methods.\nCollect, analyze, interpret, and document experimental data and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.\nMaintain laboratory notebooks, databases, and technical documentation in accordance with company standards.\nConduct technical research, literature reviews, and benchmarking studies to support new product development and continuous improvement activities.\nSupport manufacturing trials, process development activities, and product scale-up evaluations.\nOperate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.\nParticipate in root cause investigations and technical problem-solving activities.\nEnsure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, laboratory practices, and regulatory requirements.\nQualifications\nYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.\n The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.\nMinimum Qualifications\nAssociate degree or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.\n2+ years of laboratory experience supporting product development, formulation development, materials testing, or related technical activities.\nExperience performing laboratory testing and characterization using ASTM and ISO test methods.\nDemonstrated ability to analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports.\nSkills and Knowledge\nStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.\nKnowledge of laboratory testing methodologies and material characterization techniques.\nUnderstanding of thermoset chemistry and formulation principles.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality.\nEffective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with technical, manufacturing, and commercial teams.\nStrong organizational and project management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines.\nCommitment to continuous learning and professional development.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.\nExperience working with thermoset polymers, including epoxy systems, polyurethane systems, adhesives, coatings, composites, or electrical insulation materials.\nExperience with formulation development, product evaluation, and application testing.\nExperience with thermal analysis, mechanical testing, and material characterization techniques.\nExperience supporting manufacturing trials, process development, or product scale-up activities.\nExperience working in a research, product development, or technical service laboratory environment.\nWorking Environment\nWork is primarily performed in a laboratory environment supporting product development and testing activities.\nRequires frequent use of laboratory equipment, instruments, and testing systems.\nMust comply with all Huntsman Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements and applicable laboratory safety protocols.\nMay require handling chemicals and materials while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).\nHuntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplaceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.\nAll unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.\nHuntsman is aware ofscamsinvolving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate hassubmitteda job application and hasparticipatedin an interview.Please be advised that anyjob offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check islikely ascam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website athttp://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.\nAdditional Locations:","description_format":"text","description_chars":5469,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Continuous learning","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Science & Engineering","Transportation & Logistics","Materials Science & Nanotechnology","Cold Chain"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-08-03T00:00:00Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 3 · green card filings: 1","filings_12m":3,"filings_prev_12m":2,"green_card_filings_12m":1,"median_offered_wage_usd":137500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T11:24:14+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":14,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.385,"p_room":0.36,"age_days":82,"expected_fill_days":53,"reasons":["conf:5","stale_co","win:tail","crowd:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-24T06:02:35Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/huntsman-lab-chemist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/huntsman-lab-chemist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-24T22:43:51Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":33372,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-25T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4341},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4341"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fhuntsman-lab-chemist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fhuntsman-lab-chemist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fhuntsman-lab-chemist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/huntsman-lab-chemist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fhuntsman-lab-chemist"}]}