Associate Scientist, Surfactants

Job overview

The Associate Scientist, Surfactants role is primarily onsite in The Woodlands, TX, in a laboratory setting. Compensation is $71,000–$95,000 per year. Locus Fermentation Solutions develops biosurfactant technologies for industries including energy, mining, and specialty ingredients. The scientist conducts laboratory testing and experiments to support research, product development, and commercialization. The role generates and analyzes data, operates and troubleshoots analytical instruments, maintains rigorous documentation and safety practices, and communicates findings that inform product and scale-up decisions.

What you'll do

• Prepare surfactant samples, solutions, and formulations
• conduct physical and chemical testing
• perform application-specific performance testing
• assist with laboratory programs correlating field performance and production outcomes
• plan and execute experiments and method improvements
• operate and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• maintain lab records, calibration logs, and equipment documentation
• communicate data insights and recommendations
• support safety, audit readiness, and laboratory improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate scientist

surfactants

biosurfactants

laboratory research

product development

the woodlands tx

onsite

full-time

$71k–$95k/year

analytical testing

experimental design

locus fermentation solutions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and holidays
• volunteer hours
• floating holidays
• tuition assistance and continuing education reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry with 10 years of laboratory experience, or a master's degree with at least two years of laboratory experience. Occasional travel is noted.

About the employer

Locus Fermentation Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.