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Research & Development

Without innovation, we’d be stuck with the same-old, same-old. New discoveries require testing and refinement before they reach the marketplace. This is what Research and Development (R&D) is all about.

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The research portion of R&D refers to investigating and experimenting to create a new product or improving an existing one. Development involves designing and testing the effectiveness of the new product or product improvement.

Much of the Petrochemical industry's R&D work happens in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of chemistry and lab research principles is important. If you like science and math, this type of career may be a great fit for you.

If coming up with new ideas and making them a reality sounds like fun, read more about these exciting jobs.

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Research and Development Laboratory Technician

Get an interesting career as a Research and Development Laboratory Technician

Research and Development Laboratory Technicians process laboratory samples and performs tests.

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Research and Development Engineer

Get an interesting career as an R and D Engineer

Research and Development Engineers conduct research to address a problem or create new substances.

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Research Technician

Get an exciting job as a Research Technician

Research Technicians work in a scientific laboratory to assist in the testing of various chemicals.

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Technical Service Manager, Research and Development

Get an exciting career as a Technical Service Manager

Technical Service Managers provides technical oversight for research and development programs.