Hands-On R&D Chemical Engineer for Clean-Tech Lab

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to contribute to a diverse clean-tech portfolio including thermochemical biofuel, water recycling, adsorption, and materials processing. The role emphasizes designing bench- to pilot-scale systems and performing advanced characterization.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, 0–2+ years, GPA >3.3, and hands-on lab or pilot-plant experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering or chemistry required.
• 0–2+ years of work experience requested.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to ITAR restrictions.
• GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels.
• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory or pilot-plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a diverse clean-tech R&D portfolio.
• Engage in reactor design and integration for bench- to pilot-scale systems.
• Perform analytical characterization using GC, LC, TGA, DSC, FTIR and UV.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to meet technical milestones.

Skills

Reactor design

Separation & purification

Advanced fabrication

Analytical characterization

Systems engineering

Product rotation

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

LabVIEW

PLCs

P&ID/PFD design

Electronic systems assembly

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a hands-on R&D chemical engineer or chemist to contribute to a diverse clean-tech portfolio including thermochemical biofuel, water recycling, adsorption, and materials processing. The role emphasizes designing bench- to pilot-scale systems and performing advanced characterization.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, 0–2+ years, GPA >3.3, and hands-on lab or pilot-plant experience; U.S.