Process Engineer: Advanced Lab, PATs & Data Modeling

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group seeks a Process Engineer to join a state-of-the-art laboratory environment working with advanced reactor systems and process analytics to develop high-quality, reproducible results. You will collaborate with chemists, engineers, project managers, quality teams, and manufacturing personnel while contributing to experimental design and technical strategy.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven decision making, and customer deliverables, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of experience or MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Mettler Toledo automated reactor platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with modeling software such as Aspen, Dynochem, COMSOL, MATLAB, or DesignExpert is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently conduct research as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory reactors, including EasyMax, and process analytical technologies such as IR, Raman, FBRM, ReactIR, and Easyviewer.
• Process and report experimental data, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, and crystallization results.
• Analyze complex datasets, identify unexpected results, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage projects effectively while maintaining awareness of timelines and budgets.
• Support a strong quality culture by ensuring services meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment, including compliance with hazardous-duty procedures and proper waste management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (2+ years experience) or MS/PhD

Tools

Mettler Toledo reactors

Aspen

Dynochem

COMSOL

MATLAB

DesignExpert

Job description

WaveCrest Staffing Group seeks a Process Engineer to join a state-of-the-art laboratory environment working with advanced reactor systems and process analytics to develop high-quality, reproducible results. You will collaborate with chemists, engineers, project managers, quality teams, and manufacturing personnel while contributing to experimental design and technical strategy.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven decision making, and customer deliverables, with opportunities to influence