Chemist - R&D and Process Technology

SI Group; Rotterdam Junction (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group is a global leader in performance additives, process solutions, actives and intermediates, delivering value by enhancing quality and durability of everyday items. The role focuses on designing and leading process development, while guiding technicians and solving quality-related issues for customers.

You will participate in safety, compliance, and cross-functional projects. We seek candidates with a BSc and relevant experience (or advanced degree) who can work with minimal supervision,

Qualifications

• Requires at least a Bachelor of Science with professional experience, or higher degrees with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Ability to design, lead process development and troubleshoot products.
• Experience guiding technicians and communicating technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development as directed by the Process Technology Manager and report findings.
• Provide technical service to customers addressing quality problems related to product chemistry.
• Guide daily activities of technicians and participate in process hazard analyses.
• Support plant operations and special projects in R&D and manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with EH&S, Responsible Care and ISO 9000; keep a clean laboratory.

Education

BSc + 4 years experience or MSc + 2 years experience or PhD + 0 years experience

Job description

The Role:

General Description:

Responsible. for helping design then lead process development and troubleshooting existing products. Should be able to work independently with general guidance. May guide work of technicians

How You Will Make an Impact:

Key Job Responsibility 1: Process Development

• Conduct process development as directed by the Process Technology Manager
• Provide effectively written and verbal reports as required.
• Provide technical service to both internal and external customers through the resolution of quality problems and customer complaints related to the chemical characteristics of our products
• Conduct research with minimum supervision and achieve the goals agreed to by mutual consent with Process Technology Manager
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis of new and existing site processes
• Handles multiple assignments and coordinates with others.
• Suggests alternative approaches within the scope of the experiment or project/process.
• Becomes familiar with the technology of the functional unit or area.
• Guide daily activities of technicians.

Key Job Responsibility 2: Project Management

• Provide technical and hands-on support for plant operations and customers as required.
• Carry out special projects in support of R&D and Manufacturing as directed by the Process Technology Management

Key Job Responsibility 3: Maintain Compliance

• Adhere to company EH&S regulations, SI Group Responsible Care practices and ISO 9000 programs
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory and working environment.
• Works with supervision to ensure data integrity and verify that their work is correct.
• Maintains established quality control documentation.
• Report any situation believed to present a risk to health and safety of self and others.
• Accomplishes all EHS training requirements in accordance with their scheduling.
• Is knowledgeable of hazardous/non-hazardous waste generation practices.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

BSc and 4 years of experience or MSc and 2 years of experience or PhD and 0 of experience

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.