Chemical Engineer - London, United Kingdom - CT19

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    We are a leading innovator in colour & fibre technologies, committed to advancing chemical solutions for recycling colours from textile waste and enhancing the efficiency of fabric recycling.

    Our vision is to foster a future where environmentally conscious textiles are crafted through circular processes and transparent supply chains in every stage of manufacturing. Currently, we are engaged in process scale-up and testing projects with key partners across the supply chain.

    We are looking to hire an experienced Chemical Engineer / Process Engineer to lead the development and scale-up of our chemical dye technology.

    Role: Chemical Engineer

    Location: London

    Salary: DoE + Company Benefits

    Responsibilities:

    • Design, execute, and analyse experiments conducted in pressure reactors or packed bed reactors.
    • Supervise and execute pilot projects and scale-up studies at various locations.
    • Contribute to process development, including reactor selection, design, set-up, optimization, and scale-down/scale-up studies.
    • Apply engineering principles (mass and energy balances, thermodynamics) and utilize computational modelling (CAD, ASPEN, etc.) to create process flow diagrams and plant designs.
    • Effectively communicate experimental results and implications across all levels of the R&D team.
    • Modify and enhance reactor hardware for increased functionality; operate and maintain process equipment (bio-analysers, centrifuges, bioreactors, autoclaves, etc.).
    • Author tech transfer documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records (BPRs), and other quality/R&D documentation as needed.

    Qualifications:

    • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 4+ years of industry experience in process development.
    • Experience with pilot and demo scale material production processes in a similar space
    • Demonstrated ability to apply conservation of mass and energy principles in data analysis and process modelling.
    • Experience/working knowledge in lean/agile manufacturing methodologies

    Nice to Have (But Not Required):

    • Experience with commercial-scale manufacturing.
    • Experience with solvent-based processes
    • Knowledge of textile production processes & textile chemistries & finishing
    • Design and sourcing of pilot and demo scale equipment
    • Experience writing grant and patent applications