Ketjen

Ketjen Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Chemist or Engineer to work in the FCC R&D Exploratory and New Product Development Group (E&NPD) located in our Bayport Research Facility.. BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines from an accredited university.. Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: GC and GC-MS operation/maintenance, method development, and troubleshooting Reactor operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting Evaluation of performance and kinetics of heterogenous catalysis and/or hydrocarbon reaction chemistry Characterization of material properties and surface chemistry. Hands-on experience in start-up and commissioning of new lab or pilot plant equipment.. Versed in the application of solid materials characterization (crystallography, spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, etc.)

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Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company's and customers' futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. Ketjen Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Chemist or Engineer to work in the FCC R&D Exploratory and New Product Development Group (E&NPD) located in our Bayport Research Facility. The successful candidate will utilize strong technical and mechanical aptitude to support the evaluation of materials in various chemical reactions by operating and maintaining reactors and other specialty equipment. Technician and Chemist grade levels will be considered for this position, with final determination of grade level dependent on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience. Responsibilities Include: <ul><li>Manage all aspects related to the operation of the exploratory screening reactor systems, including sample preparation, operation, method development, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The reactor systems (i.e. Autocat and Kinetic reactor) are used to evaluate catalytic performance of a wide range of materials and catalysts in various types of reactions. </li><li>Support the construction or modification of reactor systems and other specialty instruments for screening properties and performance of catalytic materials. </li><li>Independently develop and maintain gas chromatography methods designed to quantify product streams. </li><li>Work with data infrastructure teams to automate data acquisition, processing, transfer and reporting. </li><li>Diligently troubleshoot issues to minimize equipment downtime. Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program for the equipment in the lab. </li><li>Train technician personnel and write standard operating procedures. </li><li>Support material synthesis activities within the E&NPD laboratories using variable ingredients and preparation methods. </li><li>Lead research projects for method and/or product development. </li><li>Lead capability improvement efforts including execution of capital projects. </li><li>Laboratory ownership with responsibilities that include ensuring safe operations, housekeeping, chemical inventory, work order notifications, and writing of work permits. </li><li>Prepare technical presentations to showcase laboratory capability and method development/improvements. </li></ul>Desired Qualifications: <ul><li>BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines from an accredited university. </li><li>5+ years of prior work experience in industrial or academic setting. </li><li>Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities. </li><li>Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: <ul><li>GC and GC-MS operation/maintenance, method development, and troubleshooting </li><li>Reactor operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting </li><li>Evaluation of performance and kinetics of heterogenous catalysis and/or hydrocarbon reaction chemistry </li><li>Characterization of material properties and surface chemistry </li></ul> </li><li>Hands-on experience in start-up and commissioning of new lab or pilot plant equipment. </li><li>Demonstrated experience in application of statistical methods, control charts, and data science. </li><li>Versed in the application of solid materials characterization (crystallography, spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, etc.) </li><li>Programming and/or machine learning expertise is a plus. </li><li>Strong teamwork and excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li></ul> Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.

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