Process Research Engineer - Ashland Specialty Ingredients

**This position is located in Wilmington, DE

**This job is based on a ladder structure and the job level (salary) will be determined by the quantity and quality of your experience.
As a Process Research Engineer at our Wilmington, DE facility, you
will lead the process development and scale-up of an expanding pipeline of new
products and processes. This includes new cellulose ethers, polyacrylates,
and a broad range of other specialty chemicals. You will be responsible for evaluating
the technical and economic feasibility of new products and new processes,
including preliminary capital equipment requirements and manufacturing cost
estimates. You will be the process technical leader on new product development
teams to scale up and commercialize new products and new processes. A strong understanding of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering principles and experience in the area of particle technology (drying, grinding, spray drying, particle flow and morphology) is highly desired.


Responsibilities include:
Develop the process technology required to
commercialize new products flowing from R&D
Develop and evaluate alternative process options to facilitate decisions on product and process feasibility
Influence product development teams to insure process considerations are part of early phase research
Lead new process development projects
Direct technicians in lab and pilot plant to define process capability and evaluate process options
Oversee pilot and commercial trials to demonstrate and commercialize new products and processes
Document and transfer new process technology to manufacturing
Develop quantitative reaction and purification models for new products and process optimization
Conduct vendor trials to evaluate and select manufacturing equipment for new processes
Supervise lab technicians and drive a safety conscious, high performance work environment

BS, MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, pilot plant, process technology or engineering
3+ years of experience in solids handling / particle technology highly preferred
A record of successful technology or product commercialization
Strong chemical engineering competency in process development and scale-up
Results oriented with demonstrated leadership and strong team oriented interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated excellent technical and communication skills
Ability to travel in US and overseas to conduct trials and provide plant support as required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemical company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

In addition to our career opportunities, look at our track record of consistent earnings and our spirit. Look at our values, which define who we are and what we care about as a company. What you have to offer an employer is special. What Ashland has to offer you cannot be found just anywhere.

Ashland Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please visit our career center at www.ashland.com
Once there, enter job number number 2013-3600 in the Keyword Search field to find this posting and apply online.

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