Research Associate

Dive into a role where your work directly impacts the future of environmental technology.

Join a team that values innovation, sustainability, and forward-thinking solutions; a company that was founded to improve “Environmental Sustainability” through technology innovations.   

Why You Should Apply 

• Be part of a "green" process development effort. This company was founded to improve the environment through the development of cutting-edge chemical technology for partners who use plastic materials.   
• Work within a dynamic R&D team learning from a highly educated and friendly manager. The small size of this company will allow a good variety of work as you quickly become a process development expert. 
• All employees have a vested interest in their success through stock options. 

Work Location:  Rockland County NY (near Nanuet NY) and the NY/NJ state border – Commute from the lower cost of living Orange County NY or from North NJ, NYC (higher COL), or CT.  

What You’ll Be Doing 

As the Research Associate/ Process Development Engineer you will run pilot plant, collect data, and analyze samples 

• Assist in assembling and safely operating laboratory-scale extrusion and reactor systems 
• Keep a lab notebook. Carefully observe and report trends, anomalies an unexpected result 
• Run routine analytical tests of samples from your micro-unit and small pilot plant. (There is a Sr Analytical Chemist who will work on analytical methods development, using GC, HPLC, ICP, TGA ) 
• Write SOPs and Conduct safety reviews and participate in training as needed 
• Aid in the design and development of pilot and commercial plants based on research findings. 
• Partner with the team who runs the large pilot plant in TX and the technology licensing partner company brought in to expedite commercial plant design. 
• Provide R&D summaries and presentations to senior management and customers  

Requirements

• A minimum  BS Chemical Engineering,  advanced degree preferred. 

• Will also consider a Chemists who has been involved with building & running small scale pilot plants

• Best with 5+ years of experience in an industrial R&D environment, including co-ops and internships. 
• Has scaled up processes from bench through pilot plant scale. 
• Knowledge of extrusion processes. 
• Mechanical aptitude for building, setting up, and troubleshooting lab equipment. 
• Experience with LabView is a plus 
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future. 

Benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity. 

Some benefits highlights:  

• 401K with automatic enrollment at 3% 
• Full medical and dental benefits 
• 11 paid holidays, 15 PTO days, and 5 sick days per year 
• Employee STD, LTD, life, and accidental death insurance 
• Optional enrollments for flexible spending and HRA