Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a talented, hands-on Chemical Engineer to analyze, design, develop, and perform scale R&D lab to production phase while applying principles of chemistry such as - mass balance, and process flow, etc. The successful candidate will work on process development and optimization projects, initiatives related to extraction, refining and distillation to increase efficiency, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop new and improved processes, conduct in-house laboratory tests to determine process parameters based on quality and efficiency needs of product and process.
• Design, develop, and implement new processes, systems and equipment related to plant-based oil refinery extraction, solid/liquid filtration or separation, solvent recovery, and distillation
• Evaluate process alternatives, create mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams and P&IDs to support objectives
• Ability to build custom chemical-processing systems and troubleshoot equipment and related instrumentation.
• Determine and document critical parameters related to new processes, pilot- to scale up trials.
• Use bench-scale results and engineering design fundamentals to select and size equipment
• Oversee pilot testing, using proper design criteria, collect experimental data to make sound decisions on scale up processes and equipment selections
• Mechanical experience; as would be used in the conception, design, and fabrication of custom laboratory apparatus
• Drive product and process conceptualization, development and scale-up
• Contribute to technical advancement in cannabis processing

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. M.S. a plus
• 3+ years of process engineering experience involving process design within the food, dairy, beverage/brewery, life sciences, or similar industries
• Experience with equipment sizing, selection, and commissioning.
• Experience in extraction, liquid/solid filtration, solvent recovery, and distillation technology preferred
• Demonstrated ability to design, model, optimize, and construct components for process & chemical refinement engineering systems

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lemoore, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Chemical engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Process engineering: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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