Coordinate and conduct Pilot Plant batches to support R&D Project bulk and sample needs
Able to safely make batches in Laboratory and Pilot Plant setting, with the ability to lift/maneuver up to 40 lbs
Maintain Laboratory and Pilot Plant equipment and execute work according to required safety and quality standards, as defined in the company SOPs
Document all work in lab notebooks
Participate in periodic quality audits
Train personnel on Pilot Plant operations
Support the development of optimized processes for new products in development
Work closely with formula development teams to understand formulations and key formula sensitivities and translate those into scale-up batching
Apply scale-up engineering principles to evaluate key process parameters and perform calculations required to design evidence-based scale-up strategies that ensure process robustness from lab to pilot to factory
Apply core engineering principles to assess and compare equipment designs across scales and provide practical recommendations that support sound scale-up decisions
Support Industrial Trial preparation, including travel to factories to lead as technical expert (US & International)
Support cross-functional teams with troubleshooting production issues

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related Science
0-2 years relevant experience
Capability to manage projects, large and small, with diligence and efficiency to meet key milestones
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Aptitude for innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial attitude within scientific realms
Experience working under pressure, prioritizing quality while delivering on deadlines

R&D Assistant, Process Engineer – Germ Protection

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