Solstice Advanced Materials · 1 month ago
Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist-Lab Manager
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expSolstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. The Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist-Lab Manager will design and develop experiment protocols, oversee laboratory management, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while managing a team of research technicians and scientists.
ElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design and develop experiment protocols to evaluate thermal systems and/or their individual components such as heat exchangers (e.g. air-to-refrigerants, liquid-to-refrigerant) and compressors (e.g. reciprocating, scrolls, and rotary)
Work as a team with experimentalists to get the necessary data and validation of modelling results with laboratory data
Oversee the upkeep of existing environmental chambers and address any issues related to experimental setups
Program and manage data loggers as well as develop PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming for lab operations
People Management responsibilities include: i) research technician supervision, hiring, payroll and overtime handling, ii) coordination with lab scientists and engineers and iii) union/management relations
Lab Management responsibilities include: i) inventory management (chemicals and other lab consumables), ii) lab equipment/instrumentation stock maintenance and procurement, iii) purchasing coordination and purchase order follow-up, and iv) identify and implement processes to improve lab efficiency, productivity and laboratory space usage as well as lead and coordinate laboratory renovations as needed
Laboratory Safety activities include: i) manage/audit status of SOPs, JSAs, project permits and lab inspections, ii) maintain HSE communication pipeline and represent refrigerants group in related meetings, iii) facilitate safety meeting statistics and reporting for the refrigerants group, and iv) establish processes and coordinate with research technicians, scientists and engineers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as directed by HSE management and site leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering
5+ years of experience working for manufacturers of refrigeration systems, cooling systems and/or related technologies
Preferred
Knowledge/experience on the design/development of thermal systems
Good understanding of thermodynamic cycles, refrigeration, and heat transfer
Ability to do both experimental and theoretical work
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
Attention to detail
Benefits
Employer-subsidized Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
12 Paid Holidays
Company
Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a global leader in refrigerants, semiconductor materials, protective fibers, and healthcare packaging.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-30IPO
2025-09-16Debt Financing· $1B
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