Chemist

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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)

Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.