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Research Associate

Summary

Join an innovative and sustainable company as a Research Associate/Process Development Engineer to impact the future of environmental technology. Work with a dynamic R&D team, learn from a highly educated manager, and enjoy stock options. The role involves running pilot plants, data analysis, lab notebook maintenance, routine analytical tests, SOP creation, safety reviews, and presenting R&D summaries.

Requirements

• A minimum BS Chemical Engineering, advanced degree preferred
• Will also consider a Chemist who has been involved with building & running small scale pilot plants
• Best with 5+ years of experience in an industrial R&D environment, including co-ops and internships
• Has scaled up processes from bench through pilot plant scale
• Knowledge of extrusion processes
• Mechanical aptitude for building, setting up, and troubleshooting lab equipment
• Experience with LabView is a plus
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Run pilot plant, collect data, and analyze samples
• Assist in assembling and safely operating laboratory-scale extrusion and reactor systems
• Keep a lab notebook. Carefully observe and report trends, anomalies, and unexpected results
• Run routine analytical tests of samples from your micro-unit and small pilot plant
• Write SOPs and conduct safety reviews. Participate in training as needed
• Aid in the design and development of pilot and commercial plants based on research findings
• Partner with the team who runs the large pilot plant in TX and the technology licensing partner company brought in to expedite commercial plant design
• Provide R&D summaries and presentations to senior management and customers

Benefits

• 401K with automatic enrollment at 3%
• Full medical and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays, 15 PTO days, and 5 sick days per year
• Employee STD, LTD, life, and accidental death insurance
• Optional enrollments for flexible spending and HRA