Product Development Chemist, IOR

SUMMARY The Product Development Chemist is responsible for leading new product development initiatives in support of Imperative Chemical Partners' Improved Oil Recovery (IOR) business.

This role works cross-functionally with product line managers, chemical engineers, lab personnel, and technical leadership to develop, test, and commercialize chemical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in oilfield chemistry and a strong product development background, with the drive to translate lab-level innovation into field-ready results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Product Development Lead new product development projects for IOR applications from concept through commercialization, ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.Lead the development and delivery of market-ready products that support business growth, customer needs, and strategic objectives.Design and execute complex chemical synthesis and formulation strategies tailored to IOR production challenges including surfactants, polymer systems, microemulsions, conformance chemicals, and related chemistries.Analyze and interpret experimental data and propose innovative solutions to technical and formulation challenges.Continuously evaluate the ICP product and raw material portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement.

IOR/EOR Technical Expertise Apply working knowledge of EOR and IOR mechanisms to develop products that perform under real field conditions.Stay current on emerging chemistries, regulatory requirements, and industry trends in IOR, EOR, and production chemicals.Support the evaluation and testing of new chemical technologies in collaboration with the IOR lab team.Respond to new product development requests submitted by the IOR business team with urgency and technical rigor.

Collaboration and Communication Work cross-functionally with product line managers, chemical engineers, lab personnel, and technical leadership.Serve as a technical resource across collaborative teams.Clearly communicate research findings, project status, and technical recommendations to internal stakeholders and, when applicable, external partners.Partner with the Technology Lab at the Hempstead facility and maintain alignment with broader Technology team goals.

Intellectual Property and Documentation Contribute to the identification and protection of intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent application support.Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of experimental procedures, results, and product development records.Ensure all activities comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and ICP protocols.

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within product development workflows.Participate in ongoing training and development to deepen technical expertise and contribute to team capability.Responsible for pe...