Senior R&D Engineer Pilot Plant & Laboratory Operations Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Location:
Philadelphia, US-PA
Rate:
Not Specified
Type:
Permanent Senior R D Engineer – Pilot Plant & Laboratory Operations Your Job Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior R D Engineer to lead pilot plant operations and oversee key laboratory activities supporting KTS’s LiPro™ Direct Lithium Extraction technology. This role is based in Boothwyn, PA. This role is critical in driving the commercialization of our LiPro™ process and advancing next-generation solutions in the lithium extraction market. You will lead pilot testing campaigns, optimize system performance, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in R D, engineering, sales, and business development.
What You Will Do:
- Lead technical operations of the LiPro™ pilot plant, including:
+ Adsorbent media process optimization for varied client brine compositions
+ Ion exchange and membrane concentration processes
+ Ensuring safe, consistent, and uninterrupted operations
+ Delivering accurate, reproducible, and high-quality data
+ Develop and implement SOPs for pilot plant and lab operations; train / mentor pilot plant operators and junior laboratory staff • Work closely with internal stakeholders to design and execute laboratory test plans that support commercialization and licensing goals • Analyze data, prepare technical reports and presentations and make recommendations on technology readiness and risks for licensing and new technology commercialization for internal teams and external partners • Champion a culture where safety is foundational to all laboratory operations by integrating risk-based thinking, personal accountability, and proactive behaviors into daily lab activities.
- Oversee and manage the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment and materials handling; ensure accessibility and compliance with all lab users.
- Manage procurement, maintenance and logistics to ensure safe uninterrupted laboratory operations such as chemical safety reviews / consumables inventories, facility maintenance. The Experience You Will Bring Requirements (Basic Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science related degree.
- Previous R D experience with hands on laboratory and pilot plant operations.
What Will Put You Ahead:
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience with hands on laboratory and pilot plant operations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in pilot plant systems including process safety, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical systems
- Proficiency in applying chemical engineering principles to analyze, interpret, and improve pilot plant processes
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff in laboratory or pilot-scale settings
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Effective communicator ab.
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Rate:
Not Specified
Location:
Philadelphia, US-PA
Type:
Permanent
Industry:
Science
Recruiter:
Koch Technology Solutions
Contact:
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Reference:
173789-en_US-US-PA-Philadelphia-ZZ
Posted:
2025-06-19 08:45:44 –
