Sr. Lab Engineer

Responsibilities

• Evaluate catalytic materials using high-throughput and conventional catalyst testing techniques.
• Execute laboratory experiments to support catalyst development and product improvement projects.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade specialized R&D equipment, including: parallel fixed-bed reactor systems, gas chromatographs (GCs), data acquisition and analysis systems and high-throughput catalyst screening equipment.
• Develop and implement new high-throughput testing methodologies to improve efficiency and accelerate product development.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
• Support multiple research projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality execution and documentation.
• Collaborate with project leaders, scientists, and engineers to achieve project objectives and milestones.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced team members.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and comply with all company safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

• M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline with 2-6 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Preferred, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline with 0-5 years of industrial experience in heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst development, or related research.
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory reactor systems, Gas Chromatography (GC), and other analytical instrumentation.
• Proficient analytical, technical writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate experimental results effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a laboratory-based R&D environment while managing multiple priorities and taking ownership of projects and equipment.

Qualifications

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline with 2-6 years of relevant industrial experience.

Preferred, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline with 0-5 years of industrial experience in heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst development, or related research.

Hands-on experience operating laboratory reactor systems, Gas Chromatography (GC), and other analytical instrumentation.

Proficient analytical, technical writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate experimental results effectively.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a laboratory-based R&D environment while managing multiple priorities and taking ownership of projects and equipment.

Skills

• Experience with chemical kinetics, statistical analysis, data visualization, Python, MATLAB, design of experiments (DOE), high-throughput experimentation, machine learning, or large-scale data analysis is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Pay

$82,602.00 - $110,136.00

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position

Contact Information

The ideal candidate should apply at: mahogany.mcclurkin@clariant.com

For more information about Clariant, visit their website: Clariant