Where is the Research And Development Engineer role at ClinLab Solutions Group based?

This role is based in Harris County, TX.

How many years of experience does this Research And Development Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

One of 8,196 open polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this

Research And Development Engineer

Q: What polymers or materials does this Research And Development Engineer role work with?

drilling fluids, drilling fluid additives.

ClinLab Solutions Group · Harris County, TXtodayverified 9 h ago

BS-level Formulation / Compounding roles on Crosslinked list a median of $90k (51 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead formulation of drilling fluids and additives, run the lab, and support customers and scale-up for oil and gas.

Apply

Get new Formulation / Compounding roles by email

Weekly, free, one-click unsubscribe.

Apply

Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. High autonomy: owns product development decisions and runs the lab with a technician reporting in.

Might not be for you. Requires 5+ years of drilling fluids experience, so not a fit for a polymer scientist without oilfield background.

Bench and deskDeep specialistSmall team Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleFormulation of drilling fluids and additives; direct lab operations, testing protocols, raw material qualification, scale-up of manufacturing

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 5+ yrs
Industry: Oil & gas
Role: Formulation / Compounding

Materials

drilling fluidsdrilling fluid additivescementing chemicalsproduction chemicals

Role details

Job Title: R&D Engineer, Energy

Work Location: Harris County, Texas

Summary

The R&D Engineer, Energy is responsible for leading product development initiatives in drilling fluids and additives for oil and gas applications. This role involves high autonomy in managing laboratory operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting customer requirements. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management, and strong interpersonal skills to drive innovation and deliver technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and formulation of new drilling fluids and additives, ensuring alignment with technical and market needs.
Direct laboratory operations, supervise a technician, and establish testing protocols for product development and raw material qualification.
Collaborate with sales and customers to provide technical support, conduct presentations, and address product performance inquiries.
Identify and evaluate new product opportunities by analyzing market trends and customer feedback.
Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to support scale-up projects and improve manufacturing processes.
Manage R&D project timelines, documentation, and reporting to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.
Maintain laboratory safety, organization, and compliance with established quality standards and procedures.
Travel approximately 10–15% to customer sites and regional facilities as required for project and technical support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in drilling fluids or drilling fluid additives; 8+ years preferred.
Demonstrated laboratory and formulation experience, with a track record of independently owning product development decisions.
Experience working with plant operators, customers, and sales teams, and managing at least one direct report or technician.
Field fluids/mud engineering experience is a plus, provided there is also lab experience.
PhD in a relevant discipline, or exposure to cementing or production chemicals, is desirable.
Strong communication skills, including experience with customer-facing technical presentations.
Proficiency in project management tools and technical documentation.