Chemical Scale Up Tech
Element Solutions Inc
Key Responsibilities
- Support Scale-Up Activities: Assist in scaling chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and production scale, ensuring reproducibility and safety.
- Operate Equipment: Set up, operate, and maintain reactors, mixers, filtration systems, and other chemical processing equipment.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Record process parameters, monitor reactions, and analyze results to optimize performance.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve process issues during scale-up trials, working closely with engineers and chemists.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procedures, observations, and outcomes for regulatory and internal reporting.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow strict safety protocols and ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education: Associate degree in Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Process Technology, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: Up to two years of experience in a laboratory, engineering, production, or manufacturing environment is preferred. Recent graduates with a completed degree may be considered.
- Technical Skills: Basic experience operating equipment, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot process or equipment issues.
- Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to organize, review, and summarize process data.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately record and review data.
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work across teams.
- Safety: Strong safety awareness and the ability to understand and follow safety data sheets, chemical-handling requirements, and spill-response procedures.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of chemical engineering principles, reaction kinetics, and process equipment.
- Hands-On Experience: Prior experience in chemical manufacturing, pilot plant operations, or lab-scale synthesis.
- IT & Data Skills: Familiarity with data logging systems, spreadsheets, and basic analytical tools.
- Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or other relevant standards is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Generous performance related bonus plan
- 401k plan with company matching
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- 9 holidays