Adsorbents R&D Lead - Innovation & Growth

Honeywell Technologies; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

FSAs/HSAs

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies, located in Des Plaines, IL, seeks an R&D Manager to recruit, train, and mentor scientists, building a diverse and inclusive team focused on results. The role leads adsorbents research, manages pre-discovery projects, and advances competitive IP strategy within a robust R&D framework.

The candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) with substantial industry-relevant experience, overseeing a broad research program and contributing to long-term strategic roadmaps.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• Master's in same fields with 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's with 7 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adsorbents group using a fundamental science approach to grow the technology pipeline.
• Conceive and manage research programs for next-gen adsorbents offerings.
• Manage resources for pre-discovery NPI projects supporting R&D AOP.
• Build understanding of adsorbents fundamentals within the team.
• Support active NPI projects and drive innovation gaps.
• Contribute to competitive landscape analyses and IP strategy.
• Contribute to R&D strategic planning and roadmaps.

Skills

Technical leadership

Materials characterization

Analytical techniques (MS)

Innovation for growth

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Master's in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Honeywell Technologies, located in Des Plaines, IL, seeks an R&D Manager to recruit, train, and mentor scientists, building a diverse and inclusive team focused on results. The role leads adsorbents research, manages pre-discovery projects, and advances competitive IP strategy within a robust R&D framework.

The candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) with substantial industry-relevant experience, overseeing a broad research program and contributing to long-term strategic roadmaps.