Catalyst R&D Lab Engineer — High-Throughput & Data-Driven

Clariant; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 82,602 - 110,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

Paid Holidays

PTO time with a carry-over benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant in Palo Alto, California is looking for a Senior Lab Engineer to join their Catalyst Research & Development team. The role involves supporting the development of next-generation catalyst technologies through diverse experimental methodologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in chemical engineering or materials science and should be familiar with experimental design and data analysis techniques. A collaborative mindset and proven ability to manage multiple projects are essential in this full-time onsite position.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of relevant industrial experience in catalyst development.
• Experience with high-throughput and conventional catalyst testing methods.
• Proficient analytical and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate catalytic materials using high-throughput and conventional testing techniques.
• Execute laboratory experiments for catalyst development.
• Operate and maintain specialized R&D equipment.

Skills

Chemical kinetics

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Python

MATLAB

Design of experiments (DOE)

High-throughput experimentation

Machine learning

Large-scale data analysis

Education

M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory reactor systems

Gas chromatography

Data acquisition and analysis systems

High-throughput catalyst screening equipment

Job description

Clariant in Palo Alto, California is looking for a Senior Lab Engineer to join their Catalyst Research & Development team. The role involves supporting the development of next-generation catalyst technologies through diverse experimental methodologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in chemical engineering or materials science and should be familiar with experimental design and data analysis techniques. A collaborative mindset and proven ability to manage multiple projects are essential in this full-time onsite position.