Senior Research Associate

Senior Research Associate
- Newark, DE

Pay: $70,000
- $75,000

We are looking for a Senior Research Associate Role on our furanics technology platform team. This technology platform is focused on commercializing our proprietary technology to convert renewable feedstocks (biomass) to chemicals for creating sustainable, bio
-based materials.

The primary role is to focus on building and operating lab/semiworks scale chemical engineering operations in support of our long
-term R&D pipeline and near
-term commercialization efforts in our furanics technology platform.

In this role you would work alongside a team of lab researchers, senior engineers, and project leaders to build lab processes, execute experimental plans, troubleshoot problems, and perform analytical workups.

The types of chemistry and conditions we use will require the use of high pressure, high temperature and/or hazardous materials. As such, the role will also involve applying process safety management to the design, build and operation to ensure safe operation. This role will also support of our EHS and Facilities leaders, to ensure our safety program and facilities are continually improved.

MAJOR JOB :

-Independently build, run, and troubleshoot lab scale chemical engineering processes in a safe and reliable manner

-Perform analytical techniques on lab samples

-Document experimental work within electronic lab notebook system, and contribute to report writing and technology team presentations

-Support EHS and Facilities leaders in defining and executing on maintenance and improvement projects; examples below

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-Minimum of associates degree in chemistry/engineering/technology related field or equivalent professional experience

-Demonstrated expertise in assembling and safely operating lab or semi
-works scale chemical engineering processes

-Demonstrated functionality in software to store and collect data (e.g., MS Excel)

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

-5+ years of experience

-Capability to setup and run online and off
-line analytical techniques (e.g., GC, LC).

-Experience with running catalytic processes

-Experience with high hazard processes (high pressure/temperature, hazardous materials handling)

-Experience with lab scale automation and process control, programming, and data logging

-Demonstrated expertise in Process Hazards Analysis

TRAVEL:

-The position is in the Newark, DE Lab. Some travel may be required when working with third parties or for personal development opportunities (e.g. training)

**Interested in applying and learning more? Please email an updated resume to:

jhynson@synerfac.com

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