Amalgamated Research LLC (ARi – www.arifractal.net), a subsidiary of Amalgamated Sugar, is a process technology research and development organization developing and licensing technology across a wide range of industries. ARi is seeking a Chemical Engineer to work at its Research and Development facility in Twin Falls, Idaho. The successful candidate will be involved with process research and development, working in the fields of production-scale chromatography and ion-exchange.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who enjoy an applied research environment that combines basic research with validation and implementation of new ideas and technologies. The candidate should enjoy challenging research tasks, be curious and ready to accept full ownership of research projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Development of separation process technologies (using adsorption, ion exchange and / or industrial chromatography unit operations) for clients in a variety of industries.
- Designing and executing experimental pilot studies to gather engineering data and to validate the predictions of numerical models.
- Using optimization and troubleshooting techniques to define the best solution for a given problem.
- Liaising with potential customers in new applications of ARi technology.
Qualifications:
- S. degree in chemical engineering or similarly relevant degree.
- Background in experimental design and troubleshooting.
- Experience in interpreting the obtained data at the bench-scale and using insights to develop solutions relevant on the industrial-scale.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly deliver technical reports and presentations on complex topics.
- Basic understanding of chromatographic, adsorption and ion-exchange processes is preferred.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in Spanish would be of benefit.
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Skills Required
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
- Strong background in experimental design and troubleshooting
- Experience interpreting experimental data and applying insights to industrial-scale solutions
- Ability to communicate complex technical information through reports and presentations
- Basic understanding of chromatographic, adsorption, and ion-exchange processes
- Comfortable working in cross-functional, collaborative teams
- Spanish fluency
Amalgamated Sugar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Union agreements finalized in late August 2023 maintained zero‑premium employee health insurance for covered hourly roles through the current contract, indicating very low premium costs for those employees. Employer materials also describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with tax‑advantaged accounts that enhance affordability.
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Retirement Support — Public benefit descriptions detail a 401(k) with a strong company match plus an additional fixed employer contribution, with some hourly groups also referencing a pension. These elements point to substantial employer-funded retirement support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials list paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, with references to generous accruals for sick time and standard paid holidays. Parental and bereavement leave are also included.
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Amalgamated Sugar produces sugar from sugarbeets grown by the ~700 members of our cooperative. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar is the second-largest refiner and processor of sugar from sugarbeets in the United States.
Why Work With Us
At the Amalgamated Sugar Company, employees are part of a grower-owned company with strong values and a long-standing commitment to its people. Our Total Rewards Program supports employees by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.
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