Company: Kelly Services
Location: Houston, TX
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board
Description
Kelly Science & Clinical is currently recruiting candidates for a R&D Chemist position at a specialty chemical company in east Houston. The overall responsibility of the position is to analyze feed stock samples and evaluate chemical reactions and distillation processes in pilot plant units.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze samples utilizing GC, GC/MS, FTIR, AA and various Wet Chemistry techniques
- Setup of lab scale distillation columns and reactors based on simulated process design
- Utilize process simulation software to design reactions and distillation processes
- Collaborate with various business unit team members during unit start-up and operation
- Identify opportunities for process improvements
- Write laboratory reports including all technical and analytical information
- MS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience with distillation towers and autoclave reactor systems
- Due to the junior level of this role, PhD candidates will not be considered
- Experience with several of the above listed instrumentation is desired
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required
- Written and verbal communication and active listening skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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