Chemical Scale Up Tech

Element Solutions Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

9 holidays

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc is seeking a hands-on Chemical Scale-Up Technician to join our manufacturing team in New Jersey. You will help translate lab-scale innovations into pilot and production scale, ensuring safe, reproducible processes and efficient scale-up.

The role requires an Associate degree with up to two years in lab, engineering, or manufacturing, plus strong data collection, equipment operation, and safety discipline. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in chemical engineering technology, chemistry, biotechnology, process technology or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Up to two years of experience in a lab, engineering, production, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic experience operating equipment, mechanical aptitude, and ability to troubleshoot process or equipment issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office apps to organize, review, and summarize process data.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to document data accurately.
• Effective verbal and written communication and ability to work across teams.
• Strong safety awareness and knowledge of chemical-handling requirements and spill-response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support scale-up from laboratory to pilot and production, ensuring reproducibility and safety.
• Operate, set up, maintain reactors, mixers, filtration systems, and other chemical processing equipment.
• Record process parameters, monitor reactions, and analyze results to optimize performance.
• Identify and resolve process issues during scale-up trials in collaboration with engineers and chemists.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures, observations, and outcomes for regulatory and internal reporting.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Chemical process knowledge

Data collection & analysis

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Chemical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data logging systems

Job description

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We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Chemical Scale-Up Technician to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in chemical processing and a passion for translating lab-scale innovations into full-scale manufacturing. You’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between R&D and production, ensuring processes are safe, efficient, and scalable.

What will you be doing?

• Support Scale-Up Activities: Assist in scaling chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and production scale, ensuring reproducibility and safety.
• Operate Equipment: Set up, operate, and maintain reactors, mixers, filtration systems, and other chemical processing equipment.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Record process parameters, monitor reactions, and analyze results to optimize performance.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve process issues during scale-up trials, working closely with engineers and chemists.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procedures, observations, and outcomes for regulatory and internal reporting.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow strict safety protocols and ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards.

Who are You?

• Education: Associate degree in Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Process Technology, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Up to two years of experience in a laboratory, engineering, production, or manufacturing environment is preferred. Recent graduates with a completed degree may be considered.
• Technical Skills: Basic experience operating equipment, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to troubleshoot process or equipment issues.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to organize, review, and summarize process data.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately record and review data.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work across teams.
• Safety: Strong safety awareness and the ability to understand and follow safety data sheets, chemical-handling requirements, and spill-response procedures.

What competencies will you need?

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of chemical engineering principles, reaction kinetics, and process equipment.
• Hands-On Experience: Prior experience in chemical manufacturing, pilot plant operations, or lab-scale synthesis.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues independently.
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and collaboration.
• IT & Data Skills: Familiarity with data logging systems, spreadsheets, and basic analytical tools.
• Regulatory Awareness: Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or other relevant standards is a plus.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan. In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

Innovative- At ESI, we are committed to solving the complex and evolving needs of our customers through innovation and high-quality standards. We are focused on bringing cutting edge and environmentally sustainable solutions to the market. Our people are the critical resource required to make that happen. We support your success by creating a strong, inclusive culture, competitive total rewards, and an appropriate work-life balance.

Socially Responsible- We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.

Rewarding Performance- We are a performance driven culture where every individual has the opportunity to contribute through their actions and judgment. We strive to reward those who choose excellence through both recognition and compensation. Those who demonstrate good judgement, positive attitude, solid work ethics and ambitious objectives will see their responsibilities grow along with their compensation.

Salary range this role is between $28.90 and $37.36 per hour DOE and Education