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PSG Global Solutions

R-D Engineer

Chicopee, MA

Company Description Prominent Medical Devices Company Must Haves for the position - BS in science or engineering or equivalent experience. 5-7 or more yrs. of experience. Will consider more senior ...

RH Sheppard Co Inc

R & D Packaging Engineer

Hanover, PA

$100K - $120K/yr

Description The R & D Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and continuously ... Partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Corporate Logistics Engineering ...

RH Sheppard Co, Inc

R & D Packaging Engineer

Hanover, PA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The R & D Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing ... Partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Corporate Logistics Engineering ...

FAREVA

R & D Chemist

Henrico, VA · On-site

Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related field of Science and minimum 2+ years or Master's Degree with 1-3 years of related work experience. * 2+ Years of progressive ...

Lancesoft

Test Engineering Technician

Foster City, CA · On-site

$45 - $48/hr

Test prototype related assemblies with support from engineering & R&D. * Provide expert inputs in the prototype phase and design review meetings for and related assemblies. * Work closely with ...

Kona Ice

Researcher R & D

Florence, KY

S. technical degrees considered (i.e., Chemical Engineering, Biology, etc.) * 1+ years in food and/or beverage product development or a similar field (internships will be considered) ABOUT THE ...

Kona Ice

Researcher R & D

Florence, KY · On-site

S. technical degrees considered (i.e., Chemical Engineering, Biology, etc.) * 1+ years in food and/or beverage product development or a similar field (internships will be considered) Kona Ice is the ...

Solenis

Senior Staff Scientist

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$93.53K - $155.89K/yr

D. or Master's in Chemical Engineering * Strong knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering ... R&D. We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your ...

Solenis LLC

Senior Staff Scientist

Wilmington, DE

$93.53K - $155.89K/yr

D. or Master's in Chemical Engineering * Strong knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering ... R&D. We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance chemical engineering r&d in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Chemical Engineering R&D vs Contract Chemical Engineer?

AspectFreelance Chemical Engineering R&DContract Chemical Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in chemical engineering; certifications varySimilar credentials; often with professional engineering licenses
Work EnvironmentIndependent projects, remote or client sites, flexible hoursOn-site or remote, project-based, fixed-term contracts
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance basis, consulting firms, startups, R&D labsEngineering firms, manufacturing companies, consulting agencies

Freelance Chemical Engineering R&D professionals focus on independent research and development projects, often working remotely or on a flexible schedule. Contract Chemical Engineers typically work on specific projects for a set period, often on-site or at client facilities. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work setup and employment structure.

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Chemical Engineer

Signature Science, LLC

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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Job description

Position Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to lead the scale-up of energetic material synthesis from laboratory to production scale.  This role focuses on developing robust, safe, and efficient manufacturing processes for specialized energetic compounds.  The successful candidate will work closely with research teams to translate laboratory synthesis procedures into scalable production processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead scale-up activities for energetic material synthesis from laboratory bench scale to pilot and production scale operations
  • Design and optimize chemical processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of energetic materials
  • Develop detailed process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and standard operating procedures for manufacturing operations
  • Conduct process optimization studies to maximize yield, minimize waste, and improve product quality
  • Troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions to maintain production efficiency
  • Work closely with research chemists to understand synthesis requirements and constraints
  • Create P&IDs for multi-step processes and perform process design/safety reviews
  • Develop PLC control code
  • Model processes using common software like ASPEN
  • Perform risk assessments and implement safety measures for scaled production operations
  • Safely handle, store, and process chemical materials in accordance with established safety protocols
  • Support chemical safety and regulatory compliance activities
  • Prepare detailed technical reports, process documentation
  • Maintain comprehensive records of process development activities and scale-up studies
  • Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and ensure data integrity and traceability
  • Maintain detailed safety documentation and incident reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong foundation in chemical engineering principles including mass transfer, heat transfer, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics
  • Working knowledge of several different reactor types and their advantages and disadvantages
  • Working knowledge of software platforms used for industrial automation (e.g., twinCAT, Codesys, or LabVIEW)
  • Working knowledge of data-driven process optimization and statistical analyses

Education/Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with at least 10 years of experience OR a master’s degree in chemical engineering with at least 5 years of experience OR a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with at least 1 year of experience

Certificates/Licenses:

  • None required

Clearance:

  • The ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance and Department of Homeland Security Fitness is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supervision of the technical activities performed by the more junior staff members assigned to the project is required for this position.

Working Conditions/ Equipment:

The incumbent professional is expected to be present at the work site and/or be available during regular business hours.  He/she should also generally be available via e-mail or phone during non-business hours as needed to address critical issues or emergencies.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.