Process Safety Testing Engineer

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on October 2, 2026 subject to change based on business need.

As a Laboratory Engineer/ Scientist, you will be responsible for working directly with customers to understand their processes, and design custom calorimetry tests. The Laboratory Engineer/ Scientist may also be responsible for conducting testing and reporting information which determines the combustibility, explosibility and flammability properties of client-provided materials. This role directly supports process and production safety at our client’s facilities. The information generated from this testing will also provide support to our Consulting team when generating client-specific reports to help clients better understand production risks during material processing and production of final products.

DEKRA's Princeton Process Safety Laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to help clients around the world understand and manage the risks associated with industrial dusts, powders, gases, vapors, and reactive chemicals. Serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, chemical processing, energy, and advanced materials, the laboratory conducts a wide range of process safety tests that support safer facility design, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Team members work alongside experienced scientists and engineers in a collaborative, hands‑on environment, generating critical safety data that helps prevent incidents, protect employees, and improve industrial processes across some of the world's most innovative companies.

• Design and execute custom thermal stability experiments interfacing with customers as necessary.
• Plan, set‑up, and trouble shoot lab scale equipment
• Independently conduct standard and non‑standard testing on a daily basis
• Manage, report and analyze data in a professional and standardized manner
• Maintain test equipment, testing logs, and other related records
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or related field
• 2+ years of work experience in a chemistry laboratory
• Experience in laboratory calorimetry highly valued
• Must understand good laboratory practices, laboratory equipment, and PPE usage
• Laboratory work experience in related areas or pilot scale plant setting
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills

• This is a lab-based position with extended periods of time spent wearing PPE; required PPE is hearing protection, eye protection, and the potential for any other necessary personal protective equipment. Personal protection equipment are furnished by DEKRA. Must be able to wear a Powered Air‑Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and pass a respirator medical exam.
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