Research Associate
Dive into a role where your work directly impacts the future of environmental technology.
Join a team that values innovation, sustainability, and forward-thinking solutions; a company that was founded to improve Environmental Sustainability through technology innovations.
Why You Should Apply
Be part of a "green" process development effort. This company was founded to improve the environment through the development of cutting-edge chemical technology for partners who use plastic materials.
Work within a dynamic R&D team learning from a highly educated and friendly manager. The small size of this company will allow a good variety of work as you quickly become a process development expert.
All employees have a vested interest in their success through stock options.
Work Location : Rockland County NY (near Nanuet NY) and the NY / NJ state border Commute from the lower cost of living Orange County NY or from North NJ, NYC (higher COL), or CT.
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Research Associate / Process Development Engineer you will 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 an unexpected result
Run routine analytical tests of samples from your micro-unit and small pilot plant. (There is a Sr Analytical Chemist who will work on analytical methods development, using GC, HPLC, ICP, TGA )
Write SOPs and Conduct safety reviews and 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
Requirements
A minimum BS Chemical Engineering, advanced degree preferred.
Will also consider a Chemists 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.
Benefits
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity.
Some benefits highlights :
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