Mcc Group

Mcc Group

Research Engineer at Gelest

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Sponsorship not specified$87k-$125kDetected 8 days ago
Business DevelopmentResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Sound technical skills in chemistry or chemical engineering.
  • Able to organize data for analysis and present cogent conclusions, both formally and informally.
  • Work safely with lab and pilot scale equipment, hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, reactive, flammable, toxic, pyrophoric, and cryogenic materials.

Responsibilities

  • Work with staff to screen processes and effectively transfer technology, and vendors and contractors on design and fabrication during project execution.
  • Design, construct, commission, start-up, and trouble shoot demonstration processes.
  • Design and execute testing protocols to optimize process performance, in lab, pilot and production settings.
  • Design, manage, monitor, and interpret bench-scale experiments to facilitate scale up to pilot and production processes and provide training to Production staff where applicable.
  • Write procedures, Safe Work Practices, Design Hazard Reviews and Management of Change as needed.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with standard analytical techniques.
  • Experience with chemical reactions and separations technologies and equipment.
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of working both individually and within a team environment.
  • Test and evaluate equipment, products, and procedures with the objective of identifying improvements for scale-up and r outinely document results and give oral presentations on project status as required.
  • Some travel required to support off-site activities

Skills

  • Possess good problem solving and hands on troubleshooting skills.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Able to interpret SDS and packaging code information and follow procedures.
  • Familiar with packaging and handling moisture and air-sensitive solids, liquids and gases.
  • Works effectively with multiple functions within the organization.
  • Proficient with O365 or equivalent software.
  • Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to distinguish colors accurately.
  • Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA.
  • Must be able to hear/see and respond to all communications and alarms.
  • Wear personal protective equipment as needed.
  • Work in various settings, including Lab, Pilot, and Production environments.

Compensation

  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus

Company info

  • Job Description:
  • Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a 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 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 Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a 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. d 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.
  • Solid commitment to EH&S principles.
  • Mechanical aptitude, ability to design and assemble laboratory or pilot scale equipment.
  • Excellent habits to document work objectives and results.
  • Develop formulas, processes, methods, and technologies to meet project objectives.
  • Coordinate trial batches in a production environment, including specification of raw materials, drafting procedures, monitoring the batches, and reporting the results while assist ing in assessment and specification of equipment to meet process objectives.
  • Lead or assist troubleshooting activities for existing manufacturing processes and perform root cause analysis.
  • Evaluate equipment and processes to identify opportunities to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • May require multi-site traveling.
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