You will work closely with other R&D chemists and R&D engineers and your main tasks will include the following:

• Perform lab-scale reactions using high pressure batch and flow reactors, analyze the resulting data and determine the optimal reaction conditions.

• Execute troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance tasks for a flow reactor.

• Develop strategies for transferring chemical processes from lab scale to pilot taking into consideration safety and cost-related concerns.

• Manufacture and optimize heterogenous catalysts for flow and batch reactors.

• Study catalyst degradation using solid phase characterization techniques (XRD, XPS, SEM, BET, FTIR, Raman, solid NMR etc).

• Establish catalysts structure-to-activity relationships to improve catalytic efficiency.

• General understanding on scaling up catalyst’s preparation requirements.

• Monitor and adjust the process as needed to ensure process safety, consistency, reliability and economic efficiency.

• Prepare technical reports and ensure appropriate communication of technical results in line with established channels and processes.

• Collaborate across various functions and teams.

A MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with strong background in Continuous Flow Chemistry and rational design of heterogeneous catalysts is required, 3+ years of professional experience in industrial chemistry is a plus.

Core competencies:

• Experience in catalysis, including laboratory scale development and scale-up.

• Demonstrated knowledge in catalyst design and synthesis.

• Experience in catalytic transformation of gases (CO/CO2/H2).

• Experience in reactor design, piping (Swagelok) and troubleshooting.

• Able to perform kinetic studies of heterogeneously catalyzed processes.

• Able to troubleshoot and maintain lab instruments.

Additional skills:

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solver.

• Able to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

• Autonomous, highly motivated and willing to learn.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.

• Fluent in English, ability to speak French is a plus.