Top 20 Chemical process engineer Jobs in State College Pa

Research & Development (R&D) Scientist
W.R. Grace & Co. —Tyrone, PA
- $123,600 - $169,950 a year
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Machine learning
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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R&D Scientist
Aleo BME —State College, PA
- Email
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 2 years
Mechanical Engineer
W.R. Grace & Co. —Tyrone, PA
- $83,134.40 - $114,309.80 a year
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Continuous improvement
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
3d
Water Systems Specialist
Penn State University —University Park, PA
- $81,312 - $122,016 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Mechanical Engineer I
Chemcut —State College, PA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Analysis skills
Crystal Growth Process Engineer - Single Crystal
INTERACTION 24 LLC —State College, PA
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Schematics
- Bachelor of Science
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Mechanical Engineer II
Chemcut —State College, PA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
Technical Engineering Specialist (Mechanical)
Penn State University —University Park, PA
- $51,504 - $113,100 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6A11 - Extrusion-roll - PCE1 - PROCESS ENGINEER I
Inteplast Group —Lewistown, PA
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
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Materials Engineer - Ceramics / Piezoelectric Manufacturing
INTERACTION 24 LLC —Bellefonte, PA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Piezoelectric Ceramic Engineer - Ceramic Processing and Sintering
INTERACTION 24 LLC —State College, PA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
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Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Water Resources
Buchart Horn, Inc. —State College, PA
- $104,000 - $172,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Research & Development (R&D) Scientist

W.R. Grace & Co. -
Tyrone, PA

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$123,600 - $169,950 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Laboratory safety
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
High-performance liquid chromatographs
Hazardous materials handling safety protocols
Gas chromatographs
Spectroscopic analysis
Safety equipment
Safety standard operating procedures
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
Respirator
Analytics

Full Job Description

Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Tyrone, PA, US, 16686

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $123,600.00 - $169,950.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is a leader in the production of small molecules used in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

The R&D Scientist has a strong foundation in organic synthesis and is part of a highly motivated, creative R&D team.

The Scientist designs and optimizes the synthesis of organic compounds with the goal of producing routes of manufacture which can be scaled up on location.

This exciting specialty has a high potential for career growth by driving innovation using advanced synthetic & analytical techniques. The Scientist contributes to a cross-functional team of chemists, engineers, analytical experts, Health, Safety and Environmental and marketing teams to bring processes from the bench to commercial production.

The R&D Scientist is in Tyrone, PA.

Responsibilities

Define, develop, and demonstrate commercially viable processes for custom products with a focus on developing economical and robust processes while minimizing waste streams.
Support production of new chemical entities during initial scale-up and process validation.
Perform experiments needed to evaluate and optimize a potential synthetic route in terms of its overall yield, purity, cost, and safety.
Develop and share ideas for synthesizing sophisticated organic molecules, with an emphasis on applying innovative synthetic chemistry strategies and techniques.
Explore crystallization conditions to create the desired crystal habit for optimal filtration rate, yield, and impurities rejection.
Work collaboratively with other departments including safety, engineering, analytical, and sourcing to introduce new chemical processes into full-scale production.
Write detailed development reports documenting the laboratory research.
Devise literature searches and utilize other resources that are needed in evaluating projects in terms of their costs, toxicity, safety, and relevant patent data.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

PhD in organic chemistry OR
Master’s in chemistry with 7+ years of experience in organic chemistry.
Experience interpreting data and spectra derived from laboratory instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, GC)
Experience with amino acids and peptide synthesis

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with synthetic organic chemistry fundamentals, technical knowledge, and multi-step organic synthesis.
Experience designing and developing novel synthetic routes which can be scaled to plant assets. Experience with process scale-up
Experience working independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Experience generating and implementing original ideas and solutions which contribute materially to the success of product manufacturing.
Education or experience using approved AI/ML tools to accelerate innovation and improve productivity.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market: Altoona
Nearest Secondary Market: Johnstown

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