Catalyst R&D Lab Engineer - High-Throughput & Data Insights

Clariant Corporation; 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

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant Corporation in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Lab Engineer to join their Catalyst Research & Development team. The successful candidate will drive the development of next-generation catalyst technologies through varied testing methods and data analysis to support innovation. This full-time position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and proficiency in handling laboratory equipment and complex datasets.

Ideal candidates should have a background in chemical engineering and proven experience in catalyst research, alongside skills in programming and data visualization.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of relevant industrial experience in catalyst development.
• Experience with heterogeneous catalyst synthesis and characterization.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate catalytic materials using testing techniques.
• Execute laboratory experiments for catalyst development.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to meet project goals.

Skills

Chemical kinetics

Data visualization

Python

MATLAB

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Large-scale data analysis

Education

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

Ph.D. in relevant disciplines (preferred)

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

High-throughput catalyst screening equipment

Laboratory reactor systems

Job description

Clariant Corporation in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Lab Engineer to join their Catalyst Research & Development team. The successful candidate will drive the development of next-generation catalyst technologies through varied testing methods and data analysis to support innovation. This full-time position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and proficiency in handling laboratory equipment and complex datasets.

Ideal candidates should have a background in chemical engineering and proven experience in catalyst research, alongside skills in programming and data visualization.