R&D ContractorGreat opportunity for R&D contractor looking for project work (retirees welcome). R&D Contractor. Five months assignment with possibility for extension if projects require.
Incumbent is supporting supply chain project @ pilot plant in Trumbull. Ideal candidate would have project management background. Great opportunity for recent graduates looking to start their career or retirees looking for project work.
R&D Contractor process candidate must have a chemical engineering background or degree for this role. Another background would be in mechanical engineering or chemistry. This role is highly technical.Responsibilities:Participate & advise in the design, engineering & risk assessments of a new manufacturing facility (FEED, HAZOP, FMEA, etc)Collaborate with supply chain engineering, planning, quality & R&D partners to meet project network timings & milestonesCarry out design & robustness studies in the pilot plant, including exploration of client routes to meet desired manufacturing efficiency & quality targetsUtilize existing digital platforms to capture technical data for statistical analysis & data visualizationCharacterization and analysis of raw materials, processing conditions & product attributes (e.g.
flow behavior, microstructure, critical control points)Identify & document best practices for the storage, handling and processing of new raw materials and delivery formatsTranslation of product make & fill requirements into detailed technical drawings & SoPs, capturing equipment layout, process, safety & hygienic requirementsValidate process, equipment and product interactions during compounding, filling & product changeover (i.e. bulk transfer, product fouling, filling behavior)Support the selection of equipment design & suppliers to deliver desired process performance, efficiency & reliability targetsSupport process & equipment commissioning in new manufacturing facility (installation, operational & performance qualification)Define & lead the execution of main plant trials, including the development of scale up learning plan, on-site trial coordination, operator training, data analysis and reportingIdentify & document appropriate process safety hygiene risks & associated control measures/procedures that deliver the basis of safety standardsCreation & issuance of process & equipment design documents as part of technology transfer into supply chain (process flow piping & instrumentation diagrams, process specifications, cleaning & sanitization procedures, trial protocols)EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – minority/gender/disability/religion/LGBTQI/age/veterans."