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Job ID: 35714 | Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
The R&D Chemist is responsible as a member of the project team, for the preparation of catalytic materials to develop new or improved commercial catalyst products.
Responsibilities
- Prepare materials in the laboratory to discover new catalysts and processes that deliver value to the Company’s businesses.
- Specifically, synthesize catalysts using conventional and high-throughput techniques and equipment and a variety of preparative methods. Develop new HT workflows for catalyst preparation.
- Plan experiments in collaboration with the technical project team.
- Conduct equipment operational programming.
- Maintain analytical equipment and assist in method development.
- Characterize catalysts using BET, XRD, LS, SEM, etc.
- Test or assist in testing catalytic materials in various reactors.
- Work-up, analyze, and present data using appropriate specialty software packages such as DOE, visualization, and statistical analysis programs.
- Communicate results internally via reports, presentations, and informally.
- Generate IP and assist with patent preparation.
- May assist in the evaluation and selection of projects in collaboration with technical colleagues.
- Operate a safe laboratory by working closely with the site safety committee and coworkers.
- May direct technical/research assistants when applicable.
Requirements
- PHD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field with 0-5 years of industrial experience in heterogeneous catalysis. Will also consider an MS in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field with a minumum of 2-6 years of industrial experience in heterogeneous catalysis; also considering BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field with a minumum of 4-8 years of industrial experience in heterogeneous catalysis.
- Skilled in the synthesis of solid catalysts using a variety of preparative methods.
- Knowledgeable in the use of automated laboratory hardware and software, and in data analysis and reduction software and techniques.
- Seeking experience with analytical methods such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, BET, IR, TPDTPR, HPLC, GC, MS, etc.
- Experienced in conducting team-oriented catalyst research.
- Should have excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to work across teams comprised of various professionals within chemical production.
Whats in it for you?
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
- Paid Holidays
- PTO time with a carry-over benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- EAP Program
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Online discount Mall
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Plan
Jerome Hill
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
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Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2021, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 537 and recorded sales of CHF 4.372 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. The company reports in three business areas: , and . Clariant’s corporate strategy is led by the overarching purpose of ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’ and reflects the importance of connecting customer focus, innovation, sustainability, and people. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.
Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
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