Lab Technical Excellence Specialist
Shell — Texas - Houston - Shell Technology Center
Posted 2026-10-08
Texas, United States of America Job Family Group: Research and Development Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: October 8, 2026 Business Unit: Downstream and Renewables Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What’s the role Shell is seeking Laboratory Technical Excellence Specialist (also known internally as Operational Technical Excellence Specialist) to join its team in Houston, TX. The Operational Technical Excellence Specialist - Methods, Documentation, and Continuous Improvement is a newly established role within the Shell Technology Center Houston (STCH) Mobility and Lubricants Operations Team that supports technical innovation, ASTM method governance, SOP standardization, and applied research across the laboratory organization. This role will serve as a key authority responsible for improving internal methodologies, enhancing documentation quality, and developing new processes and procedures. This team supports a broad portfolio of fuels and lubricants technologies, including the deployment of global brands such as Pennzoil, Rotella, Helix, and V-Power, as well as the advancement of emerging solutions in electrification, decarbonization, and next-ge