Innovation Associate

Position: Innovation Associate Location: Wallisville Plant, Houston, TX Reports to: R&D/Quality Manager Travel: Click or tap here to enter text. Business: Advanced Materials/Prince Legacy FT/PT/Hourly: FT     Company Overview   Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.     Serving over 13,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable product benefits we all know and value, like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.     Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has 65 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 5,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and - uniquely - their hearts.     Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.     For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.     Job Function   Reporting into the R&D/Quality Manager, the Innovation Associatewill be based out of Houston, TXand will be responsible for  various laboratory responsibilities.   Responsibilities   Perform physical and chemical tests on oil field chemicals, including experimental products, or using company internal test procedures or reference test methods (e.g., ASTM, API). Recommend improved testing methodologies and maintain written and digital records of conducted tests. Utilize test results to contribute to the definition and development of new products based on Vibrantz or Customer requests and to verify and approve alternative raw materials.  Effectively communicate test findings through oral and written reports, delivering formalized reports for internal or customer-facing purposes as required. Ensure sufficient laboratory supplies, including materials in the Lab Stockroom, to facilitate immediate work execution. Maintain the proper functionality of equipment used in the laboratory. Manage an inventory of chemicals used and stored in the laboratory, ensuring appropriate labeling. Maintain a comprehensive library of safety data sheets for all chemicals used in the laboratory. Serve as a backup for quality-control technicians, such as covering for vacations or temporary high workloads. Adhere to safety regulations and practices, including compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Actively participate in Innovation, corporate, and plant safety activities. Required Experience   High school diploma (or equivalent) along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory setting. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.   Preferred Experience   A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a physical science, such as chemistry or materials science, is preferred with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Experience in a drilling fluid lab is highly desirable. Previous industrial work experience involving customer interaction. Benefits   We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions   The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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