APL Engineered Materials, Inc. manufactures specialty inorganic solid chemicals for use in conventional lighting, radiation detection, energy-related and other niche applications. We have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Scientist or Engineer in Urbana, Illinois. The candidate will have a strong passion for developing new technologies or processes and help work towards scaling these processes.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Synthesis of materials by solid state, solution and other routes.
- Be skillful in basic process design and design of experiments.
- Build experimental systems and conduct basic commissioning and testing, as needed.
- Assist with process development and scale-up efforts.
- Participate in developing product costing, roadmaps and other commercial activities. Other tasks, as assigned.
- Be well organized. Possess a safety mindset.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science. Engineers with extensive R&D chemistry experience are also strongly encouraged to apply. 1-4 years industrial experience is desired.
- This is a hands-on position. Experience synthesizing inorganic materials is needed. Working with hazardous materials is a plus.
- Experience with gas flow, vacuum systems and high-temperature furnaces.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to solve key problems independently or collaboratively.
- Be able to lawfully work in the U.S. without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
