Materials Synthesis & Characterization Technologist

Materials Synthesis & Characterization Technologist

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About Us

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

About Houston

Exxon Mobil’s state‑of‑the‑art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees. It is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of I‑45, approximately 25 miles from downtown Houston.

• Operate small reaction systems and benchtop lab process units in support of materials synthesis.
• Perform characterization of catalytic materials using advanced analytical techniques.
• Support research, development, and optimization of catalytic materials by providing critical data on thermal stability, surface properties, and active site density.
• Manage all aspects of benchtop formulation and/or lab reactor operations, including the safe and efficient execution of experimental programs defined by researchers.
• Maintain reactor systems and analytical equipment, troubleshoot, design unit modifications, and manage spare part and chemical inventories.
• Demonstrate ability in succinct technical writing, electronic file organization, and understanding of complex unit P&IDs and flow diagrams.
• Communicate effectively to describe scientific observations, experimental plans, results, equipment, and material design concepts.

• Possess a B.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with pressurized equipment, pumps, compressors, gauges and sensors, piping, computerized unit controls, data acquisition, and data processing.
• Hands‑on experience in laboratory operations, including operating batch and continuous laboratory reactors interfaced with Honeywell and/or LabVIEW control systems, titration, distillation, filtration, chromatography, extraction, catalyst formulation and glove‑box work.
• Hands‑on experience with characterization techniques such as chemisorption, physisorption, GC, IR, NMR, DSC/TGA, XRD or SEM.
• Knowledge of scientific concepts including gas laws, chemical concentrations, mass and energy balances, chemical formulas and equations, and calculations for chemical preparations and mass balances.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and software for controlling laboratory hardware and scientific calculations.
• Effective team player, enjoys challenges, committed to lifelong learning.
• Strong familiarity with safe laboratory practices and handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Organized, punctual, and responsible for laboratory procedural compliance and safety.

• Organic and / or inorganic synthesis skills.
• 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.

Our commitment to you is deep. Employees grow professionally with benefits in health, security, finance, and life. See the following categories:

• Pension Plan:
  Automatic enrollment; monthly annuity payment in retirement.
• Savings Plan: 6%–20% contribution; 7% company match if you contribute 6%.
• Workplace Flexibility:
  Programs such as “Flex Your Day”, leaves of absence, and part‑time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health:
  Programs and resources supporting wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program:
  Confidential counseling and mental‑health resources.
• Disability Plan:
  Income replacement for work‑related illness or injury.

More information on our company’s benefits can be found at  (note benefits may change).

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Exxon Mobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability. Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

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