Role OverviewJoin a startup company at the forefront of green chemistry, bio-renewables, and product development as the Head of Research and Development. You will aid in the development and scale-up of surfactant production methods, coordinate with contract and chemical manufacturers, and lead a small team of research scientists.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include developing and executing a process scaling strategy, working with contract and chemical manufacturing partners, leveraging process design experience, and contributing to the conceptualization and development of commercial-scale surfactants manufacturing process.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with 4 years of relevant industry experience, or B.S. with 6 years of relevant industry experience. They will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working independently, and high mechanical aptitude.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
- 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working independently to design and implement chemistry experiments
- High mechanical aptitude and knowledge of mechanical concepts
- Experience in use and instrument maintenance for analytical techniques
- Proficient in appropriate productivity software like MS Office suite
- Current authorization to work in the US and ability to relocate to the Seattle, WA USA area
Benefits
- Stock options
- Medical, vision, and dental health benefits plan
- 20 days of paid time off per year
- 13 additional paid holidays annually
- Transit pass that includes unlimited light rail and bus trips
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