Employment Opportunities

 

Research Chemist/Engineer

There is an immediate opening for a Research Chemist/Engineer for our Gas-to-Fuels program. The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering with expertise in heterogeneous catalysis and/or material science. Expected qualities include 1) milestone driven, 2) self-managing and 3) task focused. Desire and ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced company is a necessity.

GRT, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k plan), including participation in a stock incentive plan. The company is located in Santa Barbara, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Synthesize and evaluate catalysts and/or solid reactants for use GRT Gas-to-Fuels project.
  • Design and run bench scale experiments for gathering data required for scaling up the process to pilot and commercial scale
  • Provide catalyst synthesis and characterization expertise and insight to better understand heterogeneous catalysts and their catalytic systems.
  • Work with research, development and process development scientists to develop novel and improved catalysts for commercial deployment. .
  • Conduct literature searches
  • Analyze results, solve complex problems, document conclusions and contribute to intellectual property portfolio.
  • Invent, improve, trouble-shoot and debottleneck processes.
  • Participate in research team effort from inception to commercialization.
  • Work effectively in team environment with technical experts including chemists and chemical engineers.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary technical groups and exhibiting strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have:

  • A PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Material Science or Chemical Engineering
  • Experimental and theoretical knowledge and experience in the following areas:
    • Analytica techniques used to study heterogeneous catalysts and/or supports.
    • Reaction kinetics analysis.
    • Capability of designing, synthesizing, and evaluating heterogeneous catalyst systems.
    • Demonstrated creativity and a desire to solve challenging and complex problems.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills to work in a team environment.
    • Experience using GC, GC-MS, BET and XRD.

Job: Chemistry/Engineering

Primary Location: Santa Barbara, California

Schedule: Full-time

Education Level: Doctorate Degree

Send Resume to: jsherman@grt-inc.com