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Process Development Scientist

Nesco Resource, LLC

  • Mapleton, IL
  • 14 days ago

    Highlights

    Comprehensive technical and chemical knowledge, ability to analyze R&D and production data and trends to identify problems and provide technical guidance. Attention to safety and safe work practices in an industrial chemical laboratory including work with hazardous substances.
    Nesco Resource, LLC

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMapleton, IL
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1956
    Websitehttps://nescoresource.com/

    Description

    Will consider interns
    Addtional medical screenings needed - must be able to lift 50 lbs
    Must have hands on lab experience

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Hands-On Synthesis / Product & Process Development
    Oleochemical synthesis
    100 mL to 4L reaction scale, working with pressurized equipment
    Interpretation of analytical results (provided by QC laboratory)
    Raw Material receiving to shipping Final Product
    Process development and Plant support for the Care Solutions product lines at the Mapleton Plant
    New Product Introduction (NPI) Work
    Investigating and developing corrective actions for chemistry-based production problems
    Qualification of new raw materials
    Administrative Activities (project management, safety, training, meetings, etc.)
    Bi-monthly reports and ongoing project summaries
    Regular (monthly) company required training
    Regular group meetings that require written updates and presentations
    Leadership based Collaboration (Data interpretation, coaching, education)
    Working with other team members to help interpret reaction/ analytical results
    be a role model in safe working behavious

    REQUIREMENTS -
    Ph.D. (preferred) in chemistry or related field with at least two years of experience or MS/BS with at least five years of experience
    Attention to safety and safe work practices in an industrial chemical laboratory including work with hazardous substances
    Industrial synthesis and/or process optimization experience, especially related to fatty acid, hydrogenation and/or amine chemistry
    Experience with high pressure equipment is preferred
    Experience with wet chemistry analytics, IR and NMR is preferred
    Good communication and presentation skills; ability to work within cross-regional and cross-cultural teams
    Comprehensive technical and chemical knowledge, ability to analyze R&D and production data and trends to identify problems and provide technical guidance
    Utilize Microsoft 365 for data analysis, documentation, reporting and presentation
    Strong and proactive verbal communication skills

    Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

    Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program

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