Chemical Engineer

ICL Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ICL Group is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the R&D department, focusing on inorganic materials development and scale-up at the Webster Groves and Carondelet facilities. You will collaborate with research, sales, and marketing teams to deliver technically rigorous solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial experience, strong analytical chemistry skills, and experience with Six Sigma/lean practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years industrial experience; process chemistry a plus.
• Analytical chemistry techniques knowledge.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret literature data and reproduce results.
• Ability to conduct application testing.
• Interpersonal and communication skills across levels and with customers.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration.
• Self-starter and creative.
• Keep up with professional knowledge through workshops/publications.
• Travel to customers and ICL plants as required.
• Perform chemical analysis and physical property testing.
• Research, design and develop new production processes.
• Improve safety, quality, and efficiency of current processes.
• Create standards and specifications for processes and tests.
• Assist in timelines and budgets.
• Provide training to staff.
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. over 10 feet regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide process development work on inorganic-based materials.
• Scale up inorganic materials processes.
• Set objectives, timelines and milestones for projects.
• Learn project management tools (Charters, Stage Gate, Gantt Charts).
• Complete Applications R&D, Marketing or Operational Excellence projects.
• Generate concise post-project reports for internal or customer use.
• Support technical/site visits, tours and audits.
• Provide progress updates in meetings.
• Product stewardship in the P2O5 chain.
• Travel to customer sites and ICL plants as needed.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Analytical chemistry

Technical writing

DOE

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Team player

Travel

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Gantt charts

Charters

Stage Gate

Job description

As the Chemical Engineer, you will be a key member of the R&D department where innovation and creativity are congruent with sound scientific practices to contribute to the profitability of ICL Phosphate Specialties. This position will support inorganic-based material development and scale-up in our state-of-the-art pilot facility as we push into new pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and material science markets. You will also support research, product stewardship, sales and marketing teams, providing fast and accurate customer support, compliance with quality, environmental, and adherence to all safety protocols at the site.

This role requires the candidate to work from two locations: the Webster Groves R&D facility and the Carondelet Plant.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Provide process development work on inorganic-based materials
• Develop processes and materials for scale up of inorganic materials
• Develop and establish project objectives, timelines, and key milestones
• Familiarize and learn project management tools (Charters, Stage Gate, Gantt Charts)
• Complete Applications R&D, Marketing or Operational Excellence Projects
• Generate clear and concise reports following the conclusion of a project. Reports may be generated for internal use and for customers
• Provide technical support for customer visits, site tours, and audits
• Maintain departmental communication by providing progress updates on technical department projects. Progress updates may be reviewed as needed or at scheduled technical meetings
• Product stewardship in the P2O5 chain

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• BS in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 + years of industrial experience, process chemistry is a plus
• Applied knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical problems
• Strong technical writing ability
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, lean manufacturing)
• Ability to execute tasks with minimal oversight
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret literature data and reproduce results
• Ability to identify and conduct appropriate application testing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including effectively interacting with all levels of the organization as well as customers and distributors
• Excellent team player
• Self-starter: self-driven and creative
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks
• Ability to travel to customers and ICL plants as required
• Perform chemical analysis and physical property testing of materials and products.
• Research, design, and develop new production processes.
• Evaluate current processes and develop improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Create standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and tests.
• Assist in the establishment of timelines and budgets.
• Provide training and mentorship to technical staff.
• Have the physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. further than 10 feet on a frequent basis.

What will set me apart?

• Process knowledge and handling of solid inorganic materials
• Demonstrated success in scale-up and commercializing new products
• Experience using design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $92,000 - $127,000

Annual Bonus Target: 7%, subject to plan provisions.

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit: https://www.icl-group.com/

About ICL

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com.

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