Hiring: Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist Company: Solstice Advanced Materials Location: Buffalo, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:12:34 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, R About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in R&D, process engineering, or process development Required Skills: •When you join Solstice, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. •This is a Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist role for leading process development and improvement to support new product commercialization and productivity improvement projects for Solstice. The position will be based in Buffalo NY, USA. •Familiarity in various types of unit operations including reactions, distillations, filtrations, and handling of highly hazardous materials •Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with typical chemical process equipment •Perform & lead full range of process development work including assignments requiring expertise in both fields of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering •Require coordination of different functions of R&D, including the design and construction of process development scale equipment, technical staff supervision, analytical requirements, physical property measurements, collection and reporting of experimental results, piloting and demonstration, etc. •Play a role in the development of liquid and/or vapor phase manufacturing technologies with or without catalysts •Interface directly with engineers in Manufacturing and Engineering in cost reduction initiatives and technology improvements for existing fluorocarbon manufacturing processes Qualifications: •BS degree in Chemical Engineering •MS / Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Compensation: •$145,000 - $185,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!