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W. R. Grace Process Technology Scientist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Process Technology Scientist
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Date:Apr 12, 2024
Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70805
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 22941
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
Grace is seeking a Process Technology (PT) Scientist to join our Specialty Catalyst Process Support Team at our Baton Rouge, LA manufacturing site. This role reports to a PT Manager.
The role’s primary function is to participate in product development and improvement efforts, starting at the laboratory scale through the pilot plant and commercial plant scale. This involves solving technical problems via synthesis and characterization of transition metal components and main group organometallic precursors. Routes to success require hypothesis formation, investigation of structure-property relationships through structural and electronic characterization, mining of data for insights, and innovative synthetic solutions. Solid technical skills combined with leadership and communication skills are vital to success.
The PT Scientist must be able to participate in an on-call Quality Control support rotation work schedule for pilot and commercial facility which includes nights/weekends/holiday. This coverage will be shared amongst all other team members and consist of 1 week every 5 weeks.
Responsibilities
Support product development through hands-on synthesis and analytical characterization
Participate in raw material qualification work
Participate in process safety activities
Participate in Global Network for technology information and transfer
Ideation for process improvements
Participate in multi-functional teams to troubleshoot and streamline processes in support of manufacturing plant
Document and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Develop analytical techniques to monitor processes as improvements are demonstrated
Develop and implement new technologies for business opportunities
Lead projects to successful completion
Mentor and train other Chemists and Scientists
Willing to participate in on-call Quality Control support for pilot and commercial facility
Follow site policies and safe work ethics, maintaining clean, organized laboratory
Physical Requirements and Environment
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Inorganic/Organometallic/Organic Chemistry
Strong inorganic and organometallic materials know-how
Strong background in inorganic, organic, and organometallic synthetic methods, including air/water sensitive synthesis techniques
Experience in analytical characterization of organometallic materials, including specialized techniques for air-sensitive samples
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
2 years industrial experience
Ability to summarize and present complex technical concepts to non-scientific audiences
Independent technical project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Experience with industrial safety practices
Strong attention to detail
Experience with pyrophoric chemical and waste handling
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/working-at-grace/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
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Nearest Major Market:Baton Rouge
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