Lead R&D Technician - Catalysis Research

The Lead R&D Technician position within UOP's R&D Catalysis Fundamentals and Applications Research Group in Des Plaines, IL offers a great career opportunity to contribute to catalyst development projects. As a Lead R&D Technician, you will be involved in extrusions for catalyst development projects, preparing finished catalyst materials, and collaborating with various R&D departments to expedite catalyst discovery efforts. Joining Honeywell means becoming part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who shape the future. UOP, a Honeywell company, is a prominent international licensor of processing technology, offering engineering services, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials, and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing, and petrochemical industries. With a rich history of over a century in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has been at the forefront of six technology revolutions that have revolutionized the industry. As a Lead R&D Technician, you will have the opportunity to: - Conduct extrusions of catalysts on new prototype materials - Support metals finishing on catalyst at a laboratory bench scale - Prepare and submit samples for various analytical and chemical analyses - Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, and coordinate with vendors for service requests - Engage with customers to provide updates and educate them - Enhance catalyst data storage through digitization initiatives - Participate in departmental safety activities and ensure work is carried out with a strong focus on safety Qualifications required for this role include: - High School Diploma or GED - 7+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot plant environment Desired qualifications: - Experience with extruding and forming catalyst materials - Proficiency in operating and maintaining large equipment - Strong analytical skills with attention to detail - Willingness to learn new skills and enhance established processes - Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols - Effective communication and teamwork abilities - Sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results Honeywell's diverse portfolio addresses complex challenges in automation, aviation's future, and energy transition. Through Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments supported by the Honeywell Forge software, Honeywell collaborates with organizations to provide innovative solutions that make the world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.,