Chemical technician Jobs in Durham, NC

Overview :

Technology Advancement & Commercialization (TAC) at RTI international is seeking a highly motivated Research Chemist Engineer for its Direct Air Capture (DAC) research program at RTI headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC.

RTI is committed to Lead Forward. We innovate, develop talent, collaborate, communicate, think globally, act strategically, and engage inclusively. If that aligns with your values, we would like to hear from you. Join us and experience the RTI Difference.

Responsibilities :

The primary roles of the chosen candidate are to contribute to the expansion of research programs concerning Direct air capture (DAC), Carbon Negative, Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration by demonstrating at least some of the following competencies.

• Experimental development, testing, and demonstration of novel DAC and / or CCUS technologies.
• Process simulation, cost, life cycle, and social assessment of DAC and / or CCUS value chains.
• Reactor design, optimization, and sizing using phenomenological and / or CFD methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret and analyze simulation and / or experimental results.
• Initiate and develop funded research projects and programs in the Carbon Dioxide Removal in collaboration with multidisciplinary groups in the field,
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams that involve experimentalists and modelers.

Qualifications :

The application folder must contain :

Contact information of 3 referees (PhD mentor, postdoctoral mentor if relevant, and a third referee familiar with the applicants education, research, and entrepreneurial experience).

EEO & Pay Equity Statements :

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example : established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range :

95,000 - $125,000