Research Engineer

AVN Corporation • South Charleston, WV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

AVN is a strategic innovation partner providing expertise and infrastructure to address challenging science and technology problems. Its chemical, energy, and environmental services business unit, headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, provides chemical process development, scale-up, custom manufacturing, and research and development services to global chemical- and energy-focused customers.

The Research Engineer works across projects and technologies, potentially conducting exploratory laboratory research, process development, or managing the design, construction, and operation of pilot plant facilities. The role requires adapting quickly to new technologies and communicating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary internal teams. The engineer supports safe and compliant manufacturing operations, process development and scale-up, operational troubleshooting, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in chemical industry laboratories, manufacturing, or engineering design.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, process safety practices, safety procedures, and quality control standards.
• Proficiency in process optimization and data analysis.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and a leading role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing operations adhere to safety regulations, protocols, and best practices; participate in safety audits and training.
• Work within and sometimes lead multifunctional teams to develop experimental or operational plans for laboratory or pilot plant projects.
• Work independently to accomplish tasks with limited supervision.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives related to chemical manufacturing, using pre-campaign analysis and process data collection.
• Oversee technicians and follow work processes for handling and arranging disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Support operating technicians and use electronic data to monitor operating conditions, manage production, and meet objectives.
• Work with clients and internal resources to scale up recipes and develop safe, effective process plans that meet experimental objectives.
• Identify and resolve technical issues promptly in collaboration with operating technicians, chemists, analytical staff, and other engineers.
• Analyze data to identify trends, maintain process control, and improve processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time