Chemical Engineer - Specialty Polymers (Remote)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer to join its product development team for remote work from a home office. You will lead development and scale-up of specialty polymer formulations, conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments, and generate PFDs and P&IDs for new processes.

A strong polymer chemistry and chemical engineering background is essential. The role requires proactive, self-motivated collaboration with geographically dispersed teams to advance polymer science and manufacturing; prior

Qualifications

• Strong background in polymer chemistry and chemical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with process design and optimization.
• Ability to conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments to optimize conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and scale-up of new specialty polymer formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments to optimize reaction conditions, product properties, and process efficiency.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs for new processes.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments for safe operations.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to polymer synthesis, processing, and characterization.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and technical service teams to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Process design

Experimental optimization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge innovator in the field of specialty polymers, is actively seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to join their product development team. This role is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from your home office while contributing to groundbreaking advancements in polymer science and manufacturing. You will be involved in the research, development, and scale-up of novel polymer materials and processes. This position requires a strong theoretical background in polymer chemistry and chemical engineering, coupled with practical experience in process design and optimization. We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual capable of working independently and collaborating effectively with a geographically dispersed team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of advanced materials within a globally recognized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and scale-up of new specialty polymer formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to optimize reaction conditions, product properties, and process efficiency.
• Develop detailed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for new processes.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to polymer synthesis, processing, and characterization.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and technical service teams to ensure seamless technology