What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Development Specialist position at Chevron?
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Research & Development Specialist through August 21st, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
The Research and Development Scientist position is in the Chemistry Development and Fundamentals (CDF) team of Chevron Oronite Company, located at the Richmond Technology Center in California. Oronite invents, manufactures, and sells performance-enhancing additives for lubricants and fuels, and the CDF team engages in developing next generation components and supporting fundamentals from concept to commercialization that will give Oronite, Chevron and its customers a competitive advantage in additive packages, finished lubricants and fuels.
This Research Scientist position will serve as our group's specialist in tribology.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Performance testing of new lubricant additives particularly in the areas of friction and wear
- Design of new test methods and procedures to simulate lubricant operational conditions to be able to predict actual engine and equipment performance.
- Develop fundamental understandings of lubrication problems as related to friction and wear in order to provide formulating or new chemistry development recommendations to overcome these problems
- Work collaboratively with other synthetic chemists, process development engineers, additive formulators, intellectual property and business functions to provide support in understanding and solving performance gaps.
- Follow processes which ensure that work is conducted in the safest and most environmentally sound manner
- Perform literature and patent searches in support of research; write comprehensive research reports; give oral presentations of work. Potential to present technical work at conferences and professional meetings.
- Develop and lead a research strategy to address customer performance and business needs.
- Ability to manage and work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Create intellectual property through invention disclosures, patent applications, and publications
- Provide work direction to one or more laboratory assistants and ensure safe, incident-free operations.
Required Qualifications:
- Completed PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, or other related science with an emphasis in tribology is preferred or a similar Master's degree with relevant research experience.
- Competency in safe laboratory protocols, and prudent laboratory practices
- Demonstrated experience in research with a high level of technical competency in developing new test protocols
- Demonstrated record of innovation and success in understanding and solving complex problems, and applying fundamental understanding to the solution of practical problems
- Demonstrated prioritization, organization, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in face-to-face meetings, presentations, written and verbal correspondence, written research reports, and published reports or articles
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interface/consult/collaborate with technical professionals and service providers and demonstrated skills in partnership, leadership, and teamwork in accordance with Chevron’s standard of high ethical, professional, and safe behaviors
- Demonstrated ability in leading technical project teams
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
- The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $112,200 – $221,900. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.
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Salary : $112,200 - $221,900
