Chemist

MIRATECH Corporation • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Reports to: Product and Process Development Manager Cooperates with: Product Development, Engineering, Production Primary Role: Catalyst product development. Perform various chemical synthesis and process tasks related to developing catalyst formulations. Secondary Role: Conduct investigations and troubleshoot processes to support manufacturing operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Position involves working in office, chemical laboratory environments, and catalyst manufacturing plant. Bench-scale and pilot-scale synthesis of catalytic powders and catalyst solutions for physical/chemical analysis. Bench-scale and pilot-scale development of substrate coating parameters. Sample size coating of substrates for physical/chemical evaluation and performance testing. Catalyst characterization utilizing chemisorption and temperature-programmed reactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Experience with general laboratory procedures and safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in basic inorganic synthetic techniques.
• Solid background in chemical analysis and statistical techniques.
• Experience with gas adsorption analyzers and mass spectrometry
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to produce high caliber deliverables in a short time frame.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in engineering teams and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Bench-scale and pilot-scale synthesis of catalytic powders and catalyst solutions for physical/chemical analysis.
• Bench-scale and pilot-scale development of substrate coating parameters.
• Sample size coating of substrates for physical/chemical evaluation and performance testing.
• Catalyst characterization utilizing chemisorption and temperature-programmed reactions.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Annual Bonus Program
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
• 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level