Membrane Scientist

There is an immediate opening for a membrane scientist in the Membrane Development group in our Anaheim, California facility. This position will play a key and integral role in the improvement of our existing membrane manufacturing process and in the development of new membrane products associated with our Gas Processing Businesses. The successful candidate will improve, trouble shoot, analyze and resolve problems encountered in production processes, as well as develop new membrane products for gas separation applications. 



 

Accountabilities of this position include:

? Becoming a Process and Development Membrane expert for Gas Processing Business

? Working with Senior Membrane Scientists to formulate suitable projects.

? Leading projects that will result in new Manufacturing Processes and in the creation of new commercial membrane products for natural gas or other gas separation applications.

? Coordinating the design of, and working with the engineering group to construct appropriate equipment for any new processes or new membranes.

? Working with the manufacturing group to trouble shoot and resolve process problems.

? Analyzing in-house QC data, field data, develop correlations and work with senior personnel to integrate this data into the design manual.

? Operating pilot machine to collect data on new membrane products for new membrane formulation and process performance evaluations.

? Coordinating with our material management group to identify new materials when the existing ones become obsolete and qualify new vendors.

? Providing technical support to the engineering group and the sales group in Des Plaines prior to or during the sales inquiry process. Simulation tests may require a set up for specific sales conditions.

 

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

 

Basic Qualifications:

? A PhD in Chemical Engineering with a thesis in membrane science;

 

Additional Qualifications:

?  Experience in or knowledge of natural gas processing or gas separation industry is desirable;

? Strong interest in R&D work, problem solving, and demonstration of team work and leadership aptitude are important;

? Engineering background or mechanical aptitude is important.

 

UOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


US employment authorization is required.