Scientist - Hazard Evaluation

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

In this role, you will apply chemical process safety principles to help ensure that chemical manufacturing processes are thoroughly understood, effectively controlled, and operated safely. Using thermal analysis, reaction calorimetry, chemical process knowledge, and sound scientific judgment, you will identify reaction hazards and translate technical findings into practical safeguards for processes and products. You will collaborate with product development, process engineering, EHS, and chemical manufacturing teams to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with chemical reactions and processing conditions. You will also support the continued development of the Hazard Evaluation program through innovative approaches, including process analytical technology (PAT) and data-rich experimentation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct Thermal & Reaction Hazard Evaluations: Perform comprehensive risk assessments on chemical processes, establishing safe operating boundaries with a primary focus on thermal stability and reaction hazards.
• Execute Calorimetry & Thermal Analysis: Utilize DSC, ARC, RSD, and RC-1 techniques to design laboratory experiments, characterize exothermic and endothermic reactions, and interpret process safety data.
• Lead Formal Risk Reviews: Participate actively in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, and FMEA sessions to identify potential hazards and recommend practical risk-reduction safeguards.
• Generate Technical Documentation: Author Process Hazard Evaluation (PHE) reports, Grinding Assessments, and detailed technical summaries outlining safety protocols and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with Product Development, Process Engineering, EHS, and Manufacturing to provide scientific guidance on chemical reaction hazards and achieve project goals.
• Communicate Findings & Drive Engagement: Facilitate technical meetings and deliver clear presentations that translate complex hazard findings into actionable safety practices for production teams.
• Support Audits & Process Troubleshooting: Provide technical expertise during internal and external audits while conducting targeted literature searches to assist project investigations and troubleshooting.
• Advance Program Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in hazard evaluation methodologies by integrating Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and data-rich experimental strategies.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other Life Science or Engineering discipline with 4+ years’ experience in an industrial process development environment.

OR

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other Life Science or Engineering discipline with 2+ years’ experience in an industrial process development environment.

OR

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other Life Science or Engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Scientific or engineering knowledge relevant to chemical reactions, thermal hazards, chemical process safety, chemical manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience designing, executing, documenting, and interpreting laboratory or process-based experiments.
• Ability to evaluate technical information, recognize risk, form defensible conclusions, and recommend practical actions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information and facilitate discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to data quality, documentation, organization, and follow-through.
• Collaborative, curious, and safety-minded approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards and quality management practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as ChemDraw.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Familiarity with chemical process techniques and unit operations.

Pay Range for this position: $86,100 - $138,500 / year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here. 

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