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Chromatography Scientist (GC & Hyphenated Techniques)

Location: Houston, TX, US

Company: ExxonMobil

At ExxonMobil, 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.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.

ExxonMobil is based out of the Houston Area in Spring, Texas. We are accepting applications for our 2026 intern and co-op season for various engineering disciplines across the U.S.

What role you will play in the team

• Champion gas chromatography (GC) and advanced hyphenated techniques (e.g., GCxGC, GC-VUV, GC-MS) for R&D and business applications.
• Solve complex analytical challenges in the energy and chemical industry using advanced chromatographic methods, in combination with complementary analytical techniques (e.g., liquid chromatography, elemental analysis, spectroscopy, NMR).
• Develop and implement innovative chromatographic methods and characterization protocols to support research programs and business needs.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving in energy transition and chemical innovation using GC and hyphenated techniques, complemented by other analytical approaches.
• Advance research by developing new chromatographic technologies and methodologies to address complex technical and scientific problems with creative, independent thinking.
• Design and optimize advanced GC-based workflows, including multidimensional GC (GCGC), GC-VUV, and GC-MS, and establish robust data analysis strategies.
• Deploy analytical methods to support R&D programs and ensure timely delivery of key program milestones.
• Serve as test method owner for established GC methods, ensuring compliance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary matrix environment, providing expertise and leadership in chromatographic science.
• Stay current with emerging trends in chromatography and hyphenated techniques through literature, conferences, and professional networks.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and publications for internal stakeholders and external scientific forums.
• Familiarity with analysis of hydrocarbons, polymers, renewable feedstocks, and complex mixtures is a plus.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related field, with 2+ years' experience in GC method development and advanced chromatographic techniques.
• Strong expertise in gas chromatography and hyphenated techniques (e.g., GCGC, GC-VUV, GC-MS), including method development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge on high resolution mass spectrometry and different types of ion sources.
• Proficiency in data processing and chemometrics, with experience in advanced data analysis tools and programming (e.g., Python, Matlab, R).
• Solid understanding of analytical chemistry principles and their application to complex sample matrices.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems, innovate, and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, collaboration, adaptability, and leadership in a team-oriented environment.
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Experience in headspace, pyrolysis, and thermal desorption techniques.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or biochemical industry or research laboratories.
• Knowledge of structureproperty relationships in hydrocarbons, polymers, and renewable feedstocks.
• Track record of scientific publications, patents, and conference presentations.
• Flexibility, curiosity, and openness to new projects and responsibilities.
• Track record in publications, patents and/or technical articles.
• Flexibility, curiosity and openness for new projects and responsibilities.

Your total rewards

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

More information on our Company's benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com. Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

EEO statement

ExxonMobil 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.