Research Chemist (Research Associate)

Research Chemist (Research Associate)

USDA Agricultural Research Service is currently recruiting for a Research Chemist (Research Associate) at National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research : USDA ARS in Peoria, IL.
 

Duties: 

• Identify and develop commercially viable products from vegetable oils that take advantage of the unique chemical structures of these oils.
• Perform chemical modifications of oils to produce lubricants, surfactants, polymers, fuels, and/or personal care products.
• Develop novel catalysts and processes that are capable of converting vegetable oils into platform chemicals common to the petroleum industry.
• Demonstrate utilization processes on a pilot scale.
   

A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by coursework in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
 

To apply for the position, go to USAJOBS: USAJOBS - Job Announcement

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ARSTalentNetwork@usda.gov