Company
Gelest Inc.
Job Description
Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a Senior Research Engineer to support our continued growth in specialty materials. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will help advance technologies that impact industries around the globe.
The position of Senior Research Engineer supports two primary functions
developing new processes to meet company objectives and deploying new technologies to enhance ongoing or future operations. The position also supports continuous improvement activities in Process Technology and Production areas. Frequent interaction with Process Chemistry, Production, Quality/Analytical, Maintenance, and Business Development organizations is expected.
Job responsibilities include planning, executing, and assessing efforts focusing on technology transfer from Product Development to Production. Activities underlying these responsibilities include documenting work performed and progress against goals; establishing operating methods and procedures; facilitating transfer through safety reviews, training, commissioning, and start-up activities. Mentor junior level Research Engineers.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 01Solid commitment to EH&S principles.
- 02Sound technical skills in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- 03Mechanical aptitude, ability to design and assemble laboratory or pilot scale equipment.
- 04Proficiency with standard analytical techniques.
- 05Experience with chemical reactions and separations technologies and equipment.
- 06Able to organize data for analysis and present cogent conclusions, both formally and informally.
- 07Excellent habits to document work objectives and results.
- 08Must be self-motivated and capable of working both individually and within a team environment.
- 09Work safely with lab and pilot scale equipment, hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, reactive, flammable, toxic, pyrophoric, and cryogenic materials.
- 10Work with staff to screen processes and effectively transfer technology, and vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution.
- 11Develop formulas, processes, methods, and technologies to meet project objectives.
- 12Design, construct, commission, start-up, and trouble shoot demonstration processes.
- 13Design and execute testing protocols to optimize process performance, in lab, pilot and production settings.
- 14Design, manage, monitor, and interpret bench-scale experiments to facilitate scale up to pilot and production processes and provide training to Production staff where applicable.
- 15Test and evaluate equipment, products, and procedures with the objective of identifying improvements for scale-up and routinely document results and give oral presentations on project status as required.
- 16Coordinate trial batches in a production environment, including specification of raw materials, drafting procedures, monitoring the batches, and reporting the results while assisting in assessment and specification of equipment to meet process objectives.
- 17Lead or assist troubleshooting activities for existing manufacturing processes and perform root cause analysis.
- 18Evaluate equipment and processes to identify opportunities to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- 19Write procedures, Safe Work Practices, Design Hazard Reviews and Management of Change as needed.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- 20May require multi-site traveling.
- 21Some travel required to support off-site activities
KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Ability to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following competencies
- 22Possess good problem solving and hands on troubleshooting skills.
- 23Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact between various plant personnel such as operators and plant management.
- 24Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- 25Able to interpret SDS and packaging code information and follow procedures.
- 26Familiar with packaging and handling moisture and air-sensitive solids, liquids and gases.
- 27Works effectively with multiple functions within the organization.
- 28Able to serve as a member of the safety committee or emergency response team if required.
- 29Proficient with O365 or equivalent software.
- 30Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.
- 31Must be able to distinguish colors accurately.
- 32Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA.
- 33Must be able to hear/see and respond to all communications and alarms.
- 34Wear personal protective equipment as needed.
- 35Work in various settings, including Lab, Pilot, and Production environments.
- 36Minimum requirements include a B.S. in chemical engineering or related discipline, and 5 to 12 years of hands-on experience with a heavy emphasis on process development and safety in a chemical industrial manufacturing environment is preferred. Master’s degree in engineering helpful.
- 37Familiar with the basic chemical process unit operations, for example batch and continuous reactors, heat exchangers, centrifuges, refrigeration & heating equipment, rotating machinery, electrically heated furnaces, dryers, crystallizers, and distillation columns.
- 38Experience with polymers and polymerization processes is a plus.
Gelest, located in Morrisville, PA—conveniently accessible from Interstate 95, Route 1, and the PA/NJ Turnpikes—offers a rewarding career with competitive pay
and a comprehensive benefits package, including
- 39Generous paid time off
- 40Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families
- 41401(k) with a competitive company match
- 42Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 43Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
- 44Company-provided uniforms, work boots, and PPE
The salary range for this position is $90k ~130k. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
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