What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Manufacturing Specialist position at Island Group Enterprises?
About Island Group Enterprises
Island Group Enterprises is dedicated to providing high-quality specialty chemical products to our customers. We achieve this through the hard work and dedication of our team members.
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to join our Special Synthesis team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and refining chemical manufacturing processes from research and development stages through pilot-scale production and mass production.
Key Tasks
- Assemble and connect reactors, heating units, piping, and other infrastructure needed for chemical reactions.
- Oversee the design setup and procurement of synthesis equipment.
- Develop and refine pilot-scale production processes.
- Conduct research on new products to be synthesized.
- Sourcing and procuring raw materials and precursors.
- Working closely with the R&D team to create standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in chemical engineering is required; a Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering is necessary.
- Expertise in analytical chemistry techniques.
- Hands-on experience in designing and assembling test units and prototypes.
- Knowledge of processing equipment such as reactors, filtration units, hydrogenation units, distillation units, dryers, etc.
- Experience with CFD simulation tools such as COMSOL is preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks, Creo, CATIA, etc.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
