Job description

Research Operations specialist

Our client, an industry-leading global chemical company, has multiple openings in Process Research operations between two teams in pilot plant and laboratory. This is a 1-year contract position with potential of extension/conversion to permanent, in Annandale, NJ.

Responsibilities

· Bench-top process research. GC, MS, TGa, HPLC - lab scale.

· Tasks include wet chemistry methods, dry formulations, blending, operating autoclaves and pressurized units, processing hydrocarbons, scale-up/bench unit operations, using cylinder gases, operating a variety of laboratory equipment including sophisticated characterization equipment, fixed bed micro-units and membrane apparatus.

· Catalyst preparation tasks include extrusion, spray drying, calcination, crystallization, steaming, impregnations and ion exchanges.

· Organize laboratory areas, prepare and submit samples, record observations and data, provide input for modifications of processes and equipment

· Knowledge of the applications and uses of materials in petroleum refining/petrochemical processes, heterogeneous catalyst characterization, metal oxides, molecular sieves, materials properties and inorganic chemistry is desirable

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associates degree in science with laboratory experience at the college level and strong computer skills

• Strong safety ethic/awareness; identify potential safety issues and propose solutions

· Strict Quality compliance (accurate records, measurements, calibrations, etc.)

Extra

• Ability to work overtime (both extended hours and weekends) as needed

• Flexible to move between laboratory and pilot plant assignments (including shift work) as needed

• Physical requirements include handling hydrocarbon/catalyst samples up to 55 gallon drum size, working with variety of hand tools/wrenches, climbing ladders, etc.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Annandale, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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