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With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.\nCome Join an Inclusive Team\nLyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is seeking a Research Chemist to join the R&D Analytical team at its Houston Technology Center (HTC) in the Houston, Texas area. HTC serves as the Research and Development center for Lyondell Chemical Company’s Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) and Olefins businesses. In this role, you will help advance catalyst and process technologies while providing technical support to manufacturing and business organizations. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, pension plan, 401(k) match, comprehensive benefits, education assistance, employee discounts, and relocation support. This position reports to the HTC Analytical Manager.\nA Day in the Life\nApply analytical expertise to develop solutions for chemical research and process development, with emphasis on determining organic compound structures using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) and other techniques, including MS, IR, and LC. \nLead the application of NMR analysis in chemical and catalyst R&D. \nMaintain Bruker NMR systems in reliable operating condition and develop capital plans for equipment upgrades or replacement. \nLead one or two laboratory technicians and/or specialists in conducting routine and non-routine sample analyses. \nChampion safety through personal example and by leading and participating in workplace safety meetings. \nEnsure all laboratory procedures are thoroughly documented and communicated, with the highest priority given to personnel safety. \nStay current with key analytical advances and introduce advanced analytical methods. \nParticipate in internal expert groups to share and apply best practices. \nCommunicate regularly with management to maintain alignment with R&D objectives. \nYou Bring This Value\nPhD in organic chemistry or a related discipline, with 3-7 years of relevant academic and/or industrial experience. Candidates must have a strong background in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), including 3-7 years of experience determining the structures of organic compounds.\nRequirements\nAdvanced expertise in applying NMR to determine organic compound structures is required. Experience with solid-state NMR is preferred, and experience with other analytical techniques, such as MS, IR, and LC, is highly desirable.\nA strong foundation in organic chemistry, excellent problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of organic reaction mechanisms are required.\nDemonstrated technical expertise through journal articles, reports, presentations, posters, and/or patents.\nProven creativity, innovation, and problem-solving ability.\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nAbility to independently develop and implement new analytical methods.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.\nStrong team-oriented mindset.\nAdherence to all safety standards, practices, and requirements.\nEmployees in this role are expected to sit or stand for approximately 90% of an eight-hour shift, with breaks available as needed. Administrative tasks may require standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, and/or kneeling. Employees must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.\nComplete other duties as assigned.\nCompetencies\nDrive Innovation\nTechnical Skills\nGrow Capabilities\nPromote Inclusion\nMotivational Fit\nBuild Partnerships\nDeliver Results\nLearn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell\nStay Connected!\nVisit our LYB Website\nFollow us on LinkedIn and Instagram\nLike us on Facebook\nSubscribe to our YouTube channelLyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.\nLYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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