Honeywell R&D Engineer/Scientist - Catalyst Scientist 

United States, Illinois 

711972813

This role is a full time, working on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare experimental plans for catalyst synthesis and testing operations under the assistance of senior staff. Build and provide expertise in areas of catalyst synthesis chemistry and equipment operation.
• Perform basic laboratory operations for preparing catalysts such as solution preparation, wet chemical catalyst treatments, operation of laboratory ovens and furnaces, grinding, and particle sizing.
• Implement catalyst preparation improvements, new capabilities, and operational changes with assistance from senior staff and project teams while following management of change protocols.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper copies of information pertaining to the performed experiments including laboratory notebooks, research reports, and other documents.
• Provide summaries of results – both verbally and in written form – and discuss these with senior staff and project teams.
• Observe and maintain monthly Safety Management System requirements.
• Build expertise in the areas of chemical synthesis, leading to future leadership in catalyst preparation capability improvements.

The annual base salary range for this position is $65,500 - $81,900. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as materials science, engineering, or a related field
• 1+ years’ experience in a hands-on laboratory or pilot plant setting

WE VALUE

• Degree in a chemical sciences/engineering field (chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, materials science or related)
• Functional knowledge of chemistry, catalysis, and chemical engineering concepts. Mathematical aptitude for basic laboratory operations.
• Experience with wet chemistry, e.g., preparing solutions, pH measurements, benchtop chemical reactions, separations, and purifications.
• Be mechanically inclined and capable of operating and maintaining related laboratory equipment. Experience setting up or modifying experiments and procedures.

• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheet management. Experience with data visualization software such as JMP, Origin, Seeq, or Power BI is a plus.

• Multi-tasking and organizational skills together with the ability to effectively manage project deliverables.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excitement to improve processes and solve problems in the face of challenges.

• JOB ID: HRD260998
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 50 E Algonquin Rd,Des Plaines,Illinois,60017-5016,United States
• Exempt