An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Lead R&D Tech within Honeywell UOP’s R&D Exploratory Research group located in Des Plaines, IL. This position provides an opportunity to design and manage experiments and data analysis in support of internal projects to develop new catalyst or process technologies in strategic growth areas like Sustainable fuels and chemicals, Carbon dioxide management (CCUS), and Metals recovery and recycling.Key Responsibilities
Independently operate lab plants including fixed bed continuous flow plants and high-pressure autoclave systems
Perform the basic lab operations needed to support pilot plant testing including but not limited to plant construction or revamp, feed preparation, troubleshooting plant operational issues, and analyzing the data to enable go/no-go decisions
Effectively communicate test results in verbal and/or written form to technical team
Identify opportunities to continuously improve lab safety, productivity, and capabilities
The annual base salary range for this position is $73,400 - $85,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.YOU MUST HAVE
Associate Degree in Scientific Major
3+ years of relevant experience OR 7+ years of relevant pilot plant experience
WE VALUE
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline such as the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, Chemistry Engineering or Mathematics
Experience with lab or pilot plant design, construction and operation
Ability to work independently
Good communication skills and an open, honest, and team-oriented personality
Demonstrated history of creative problem solving
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.