Process Development Scientist
Job TitleWill consider interns. Additional medical screenings needed - must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have hands on lab experience.
Responsibilities:
- Hands-On Synthesis / Product & Process Development
- Oleochemical synthesis100 mL to 4L reaction scale, working with pressurized equipment
- Interpretation of analytical results (provided by QC laboratory)
- Raw Material receiving to shipping Final Product
- Process development and Plant support for the Care Solutions product lines at the Mapleton PlantNew Product Introduction (NPI) Work
- Investigating and developing corrective actions for chemistry-based production problems
- Qualification of new raw materials
- Administrative Activities (project management, safety, training, meetings, etc.)Bi-monthly reports and ongoing project summaries
- Regular (monthly) company required training
- Regular group meetings that require written updates and presentations
- Leadership based Collaboration (Data interpretation, coaching, education)
- Working with other team members to help interpret reaction/ analytical results
- Be a role model in safe working behavious
Requirements:
Ph. D. (preferred) in chemistry or related field with at least two years of experience or MS/BS with at least five years of experience Attention to safety and safe work practices in an industrial chemical laboratory including work with hazardous substances Industrial synthesis and/or process optimization experience, especially related to fatty acid, hydrogenation and/or amine chemistry Experience with high pressure equipment is preferred Experience with wet chemistry analytics, IR and NMR is preferred Good communication and presentation skills; ability to work within cross-regional and cross-cultural teams Comprehensive technical and chemical knowledge, ability to analyze R&D and production data and trends to identify problems and provide technical guidance Utilize Microsoft 365 for data analysis, documentation, reporting and presentation Strong and proactive verbal communication skills Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.