R&D Manager

Job Title: R&D Manager

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Work Model: Fully in office

UOP LLC seeks an R&D Manager at our Des Plaines, IL location to recruit, train and mentor scientists to build a results-driven, diverse, and inclusive team.

Lead the adsorbents group using a fundamental science approach that enables a strong technology pipeline positioned for growth. Conceive and manage research programs for next generation and new adsorbents offerings. Manage and allocate resources for pre-discovery NPI projects in support of R&D AOP. Build a strong understanding of adsorbents fundamentals, including equilibrium and kinetics properties of adsorbent materials within the team.

Work with NPI leaders to support active NPI projects and understand the needs and gaps that require innovation. Contribute to competitive landscape analysis and IP portfolio strategy. Contribute to R&D strategic planning and roadmaps.

PhD degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry, or a related field of study and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry, or a related field of study and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry, or a related field of study and seven (7) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Experience must include two (2) years involving each of the following:

• Providing technical leadership and direction based on recognized subject matter expertise;
• Characterizing complex materials at the molecular and functional level to support new technology development;
• Understanding and applying advanced analytical techniques, including high resolution mass spectrometry, for problem solving and data interpretation; and
• Leverage scientific innovation to drive the company commercial growth.

BASE SALARY RANGE: $ to $ per year.

Travel: N/A.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the HON Internal Employee Referral Policy .

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays

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The annual base salary range for this position is $ to $ per year. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer.

By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.