Job Title: Research and Development Engineer/ Scientist
Posted by: Ingevity on Jan 17, 2023
Location:
North Charleston , SCJob Description:
Job Family Group:
Engineering
Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.
At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!
At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.
How you will impact Ingevity:
Our mission is to improve service to external and internal customers, and business profitability by better utilizing company's resources. This role will focus on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical production of goods. This position has a global focus and will interact with several internal functions, including: Sales, Technical and Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance.Technical understanding of specialty chemical processes and unit operations designResearch background of taking innovative concepts from literature and expanding/modifying those concepts to meet commercial needs with a focus on maximizing valueLab experience working with catalytically mediated and biphasic reaction processesUnderstanding of interfacial phenomenon & enzyme technologiesAbility to advance an idea into lab work, plant scale up, and ultimately realize commercial opportunitiesExperience developing complex formulation chemistryFamiliarity with microbial engineeringTechnical understanding of fatty acid chemistry, surface chemistry, emulsions, multi-phase reactions, and separations.Create innovative solutions to maximize value for our customers and pine chemical businessTechnical support for capital improvement projects at all site locationsCreate technical memos and reports as needed to document findings and recommendations of projects and trialsSupport and lead teams across a diverse cross function of technical and business contributors including support efforts across all site locationsDrive growth and innovationIdentify, investigate and develop opportunities that align with long term growth objectives.Evaluate and develop new technologies and chemistries that align with business strategyDevelop new processes and technologies for alternative feed stocks and pretreatment technology/processes that align with existing resources or supplement existing resourcesDevelop growth and innovation projects through research, lab work, and collaboration to help facilitate expansion into new businesses and product linesDrive growth and innovation projects to commercialization and help support those projects at the plant level, with commercial groups, and engineeringThe ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and use problem solving tools.What you need to succeed:PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent discipline2 years minimum experience in commercial environment and/or post doctorate experimental researchPreferable experience with experimental development including but not limited to biological engineering, enzyme technologies, interfacial phenomenon, and phase separation technologies.Preferable experience with biomass, sustainable chemistries, oleochemical, fatty acid/glycerol processing in a manufacturing and/or R&D environment.This position is eligible for relocation assistance.This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidatemust not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.
Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
Engineering
Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.
At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!
At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.
How you will impact Ingevity:
Our mission is to improve service to external and internal customers, and business profitability by better utilizing company's resources. This role will focus on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical production of goods. This position has a global focus and will interact with several internal functions, including: Sales, Technical and Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance.Technical understanding of specialty chemical processes and unit operations designResearch background of taking innovative concepts from literature and expanding/modifying those concepts to meet commercial needs with a focus on maximizing valueLab experience working with catalytically mediated and biphasic reaction processesUnderstanding of interfacial phenomenon & enzyme technologiesAbility to advance an idea into lab work, plant scale up, and ultimately realize commercial opportunitiesExperience developing complex formulation chemistryFamiliarity with microbial engineeringTechnical understanding of fatty acid chemistry, surface chemistry, emulsions, multi-phase reactions, and separations.Create innovative solutions to maximize value for our customers and pine chemical businessTechnical support for capital improvement projects at all site locationsCreate technical memos and reports as needed to document findings and recommendations of projects and trialsSupport and lead teams across a diverse cross function of technical and business contributors including support efforts across all site locationsDrive growth and innovationIdentify, investigate and develop opportunities that align with long term growth objectives.Evaluate and develop new technologies and chemistries that align with business strategyDevelop new processes and technologies for alternative feed stocks and pretreatment technology/processes that align with existing resources or supplement existing resourcesDevelop growth and innovation projects through research, lab work, and collaboration to help facilitate expansion into new businesses and product linesDrive growth and innovation projects to commercialization and help support those projects at the plant level, with commercial groups, and engineeringThe ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and use problem solving tools.What you need to succeed:PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent discipline2 years minimum experience in commercial environment and/or post doctorate experimental researchPreferable experience with experimental development including but not limited to biological engineering, enzyme technologies, interfacial phenomenon, and phase separation technologies.Preferable experience with biomass, sustainable chemistries, oleochemical, fatty acid/glycerol processing in a manufacturing and/or R&D environment.This position is eligible for relocation assistance.This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidatemust not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.
Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
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About Ingevity
Ingevity provides specialty chemicals, high-performance carbon materials and engineered polymers that purify, protect, and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures, and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks, coatings, elastomers, bio-plastics and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,850 people. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information visit www.ingevity.com.
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