Research Specialist

Now Hiring! Research Specialist

Beachwood, OH

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As a Research Specialist for our Process Catalysis and Adsorbents Scale-up group in Beachwood, Ohio you will be responsible for providing catalyst and adsorbents evaluation support to a wide variety of R&D projects and quality assurance efforts.  You are expected to be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear, detailed notes and records.

During your 8-h day shift as a Research Specialist, you will

- Independently operate a variety of laboratory equipment, such as autoclaves, fixed-bed reactor systems, temperature swing and pressure swing adsorption units (TSA/PSAs).
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive run sheets, collect data, and report results, having a basic level understanding of chemistry (stoichiometry) and math (algebra).
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment.
- Be able to safely handle a variety of hazardous chemicals (feed make-up, catalyst and adsorbent loading/unloading, sample collection, waste collection and disposal, etc.).
- Operate gas chromatographs (GC’s) and other supporting analytical instruments in the lab.
- Assist with the installation of tubing, fittings, valves, regulators, etc. as needed for unit modification, construction, and repair.

If you...

-    Have a high school diploma with at least 8 years of working experience in a laboratory environment; or an Associate degree in chemistry, engineering or a related science field with a minimum of 5 years experience; or a BS in Chemistry, Engineering or related science with no experience.
-    Have experience with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and analytical methods.
-    Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and equipment including detailed record keeping.
-    Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel) required.
-    Can safely lift up to 50 lbs.

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• Pet insurance
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