Senior Process Development Chemist

The role

The Senior Process Development Chemist owns the development and characterization of chemical processes at laboratory scale. This role involves investigating reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and crystallization behavior to provide data for engineering scale-up.

What you will do

• Designing and executing bench-scale experiments to characterize reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and crystallization behavior
• Applying Design of Experiments (DoE) to define process operating windows and critical parameters
• Characterizing reaction and thermal hazards to support safe scale-up
• Ensuring experimental designs are scale-relevant regarding mixing, heat transfer, and mass transfer
• Producing documented data packages for the engineering team
• Collaborating iteratively with chemical engineering to close data gaps
• Contributing to safe laboratory operations including reagent selection and waste handling

Required qualifications

• M.S. in chemistry (physical, inorganic, organic, organometallic, analytical), chemical engineering, or related physical science
• 5+ years of experience in process development, process chemistry, or process scale-up
• Proficiency designing and executing DoE to define operating windows and characterize factor interactions
• Hands-on experience developing crystallization and purification/separation processes
• Hands-on experience assessing reaction and thermal hazards
• Track record of transferring a process from lab to pilot or production
• Ability to communicate technical results in writing and presentation
• Ability to work with and around hazardous chemicals, including oxidizers and energetic materials, using appropriate PPE
• Ability to stand and work at a lab bench or fume hood for extended periods
• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to heat, cold, and unconditioned manufacturing spaces
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses

Nice to have

• Experience with safely synthesizing, handling, and evaluating oxidizers and energetic materials
• Experience with process analytical technology (PAT) tools such as particle analyzers, electrochemical analyzers, and spectroscopic analyzers
• Experience with offline analytical techniques such as chromatography

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and health screening
• Must pass State and Federal background checks
• Must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
• Must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions.