Paul Knox
About Paul Knox
Paul Knox is a Research Associate with over 20 years of experience at Stepan Company, where he has held various roles since 2004. He has a strong academic background in chemistry, having studied at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Missouri.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Paul Knox currently serves as a Research Associate at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2004. With 20 years of experience in this role, he operates within the Greater Chicago Area. His responsibilities involve conducting research and development activities that contribute to the company's product offerings.
Previous Experience at Stepan Company
Prior to his current role, Paul Knox worked at Stepan Company in various capacities. He was a Senior R&D Synthesis Chemist from 2004 to 2008, followed by a position as Senior R&D Manager for Surfactant Product Development from 2008 to 2012. His tenure in these roles provided him with extensive experience in product development and synthesis.
Experience at TIORCO and Harcros Chemicals
Paul Knox worked at TIORCO, a subsidiary of NALCO and Stepan Company, as a Senior R&D Manager focusing on Chemical EOR-Surfactant from 2012 to 2015. Before that, he spent nine years at Harcros Chemicals as a Chemist in R&D, Product, Process Development, and Pilot Plant from 1992 to 2001. These roles contributed to his expertise in surfactants and chemical processes.
Educational Background
Paul Knox studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on Physical Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri, where he studied Chemistry with an emphasis on Organic Chemistry, Computational Programming, and Management Information Systems.
Career at Cook Composites and Polymers
Before joining Stepan Company, Paul Knox worked at Cook Composites and Polymers as a Polymer Synthesis Chemist from 2001 to 2004. This role involved developing polymer-based products, further enhancing his skills in chemical synthesis and product development.