Remote Chemical Reaction Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking chemical technology company, is seeking an innovative Remote Chemical Reaction Engineer to join their advanced research and development team. This is a fully remote position, offering the unique opportunity to influence the design and optimization of chemical reactors and reaction pathways from any location. You will be instrumental in developing and scaling up new chemical synthesis processes, focusing on kinetics, reactor design, and catalyst optimization. Utilizing advanced modeling and simulation tools, you will predict reaction performance, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure the efficient and safe execution of reactions. This role requires a deep theoretical understanding of reaction engineering principles and a passion for applying them to solve complex chemical challenges. You will collaborate virtually with a global team of scientists and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical reaction kinetics models for various processes.
• Design and simulate chemical reactors (e.g., CSTR, PFR, batch reactors) to achieve desired outcomes.
• Analyze experimental data from laboratory and pilot-scale reactions to validate models and identify performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot reaction-related issues, including yield loss, side product formation, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate virtually with R&D, process development, and scale-up teams to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Evaluate and select appropriate catalysts and reaction conditions for new chemical syntheses.
• Stay current with advancements in reaction engineering, catalysis, and reactor technology.
• Prepare technical reports, research proposals, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patent applications and publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Reaction Engineering or Catalysis.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical reaction engineering, process development, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in chemical kinetics, reactor design, and modeling (e.g., Aspen Plus, COMSOL, MATLAB).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and mass transfer principles relevant to reactions.
• Experience with catalyst characterization and performance evaluation is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex R&D projects.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, fully supported for remote work.
• Flexible working hours and the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Significant investment in professional development and advanced training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking chemical technology research.
• Access to advanced simulation software and computational resources.
• A dynamic and innovative virtual work environment.

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