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Research Scientist - Chemical Processes - 19327
Job Description
Join our St. Thomas client, a trailblazer in sustainable chemical transformations, as a Research Scientist - Chemical Processes.
Here, you'll pioneer an environmentally responsible technology platform tackling global waste and energy challenges through groundbreaking chemical conversion processes.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge research and technology development in organic and physical chemistry.
Collaborating closely with our R&D head, you'll drive projects from inception to fruition, delivering impactful solutions with hands-on innovation and minimal supervision.
Research Scientist - Chemical Processes Responsibilities:
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team to conceptualize and execute R&D initiatives, including scale-up to pilot plant.
- Lead experimental design and execution using the Design of Experiments (DOE) approach.
- Collaborate with process development and scale-up teams to transition technologies from lab to pilot plant.
- Develop and validate analytical methods following ASTM and ISO standards.
- Manage instrument maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure reliable data collection.
- Prepare technical reports and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Perform detailed chemical analyses using specialized equipment like IR, NMR, GC, and HPLC.
- Conduct literature reviews, formulate hypotheses, and design experiments using a DOE approach.
- Perform experimental procedures, analyze data, and interpret outcomes.
- Summarize laboratory findings and collaborate with technical teams for discussion.
- Identify opportunities for enhancing current products and processes.
- Participate in scaling technologies to larger lab and pilot scales.
- Analyze chemical compounds using volumetric, gravimetric, thermogravimetric, spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods.
- Develop and validate in-house analytical/testing methods following ASTM and/or ISO standards.
- Prepare technical and non-technical reports.
- Minimum 3 years of research experience in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or related fields.
- Post-doctoral or industry experience in chemical transformation/valorization of renewable feedstocks preferred.
- Experience in catalyst development, testing, and chemical transformation, with a focus on heavy oil upgrading as advantageous.
- Skilled in developing and validating analytical methods per ASTM and ISO standards.
- Proficiency in analyzing organic compounds using IR, NMR, GC, and HPLC methods.
- Experienced in operating and maintaining analytical instruments such as Gas Chromatographs, Liquid Chromatographs, IR, DSC, and TGA.
- Familiarity with ASTM and/or ISO methods, and adept in analytical method development and validation.
- Strong expertise in experimental design, Design of Experiments (DOE), and method validation.
- Excellent prioritization, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, chromatography & data analysis software, chemical drawing tools, statistical analysis software, and online chemical databases.
- The salary range is based on previous experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity for growth
- Work for a company dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions that empower intelligence and creativity to deliver transformative benefits for the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Danielle Bragge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Recruiting Specialty: Operations & Engineering
Danielle has had a rewarding career of over 30 years of recruiting in Canada and South Africa, including co-founding The Headhunters in 2009. Drawing on this extensive recruitment experience and managing the operations of her own businesses, she specializes in the placement of operations and engineering professionals. Focusing on senior-level searches, she has recruited coast-to-coast across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and construction.
Danielle’s business achievements are predicated on people, since she understands profoundly that companies are successful because of the individuals they hire and the leadership they cultivate. She partners with her clients to resolve critical vacancies, and with her highly consultative approach, helps them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability.
Rising quickly during her early career through the ranks of Fortune 500 and Deloitte Best Managed companies in various management roles, Danielle was previously named one of the Top 100 Women in Business in Alberta. A mother of five, she strongly believes in balancing family, work and service to the community. In keeping with that spirit, she and her family run a not-for-profit organization called Saving the Hungry, leading teams to support community projects in developing countries.