About Us At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. Position Summary The Research Chemist / Senior Research Chemist – Biocatalysis leads research and technology development activities for enzyme-based catalyst systems within Technip Energies Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C). The role develops, evaluates, optimizes, and characterizes immobilized enzyme technologies to support sustainable chemical manufacturing, renewable fuels, food ingredients, and other industrial applications. Working across R&D, Operations, Commercial, customers, and external partners, the position advances projects from experimental design and laboratory validation through scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization. The role serves as a technical resource in enzyme catalysis and contributes to new product development, scientific innovation, and intellectual property generation. Key Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities • Lead the development, evaluation, and optimization of enzyme-based catalysts, with particular emphasis on immobilized enzyme systems. • Design and execute experimental programs examining enzyme activity, kinetics, stability, and structure–performance relationships. • Investigate immobilization techniques, carrier materials, enzyme–support interactions, and catalyst preparation methods to improve performance. • Develop analytical methods, test protocols, and quality procedures for biocatalyst evaluation and characterization. • Interpret experimental results, perform statistical analysis, and recommend next steps for product development and business decisions. • Identify opportunities for new biocatalyst products, technologies, industrial applications, and improved methodologies. • Support laboratory-to-pilot scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial implementation of biocatalytic processes. • Provide technical support for customer evaluations, product testing, and commercialization initiatives. • Contribute to intellectual property through invention disclosures, patent activity, and technical publications. Technical Leadership & Collaboration • Serve as a subject matter expert in enzyme catalysis, enzyme immobilization, and biocatalyst applications. • Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary programs spanning chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, and engineering. • Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior scientists; promote sound experimental design and reproducible data. • Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Commercial, external partners, and customers to translate business needs into technical requirements. • Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders. • Monitor scientific advances in enzyme engineering, immobilization technologies, and biocatalytic process development. Laboratory Operations & Method Development • Improve laboratory capabilities, experimental workflows, and analytical methods to support biocatalyst research programs. • Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, experimental data, technical reports, and scientific records. • Evaluate emerging laboratory technologies and recommend methods that enhance efficiency and technical capability. • Support development of product specifications and quality assurance procedures. Compliance / Operational Responsibilities • Comply with laboratory safety requirements, company policies, and applicable environmental, quality, and regulatory standards. • Participate in risk assessments, hazard reviews, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. • Ensure safe use of laboratory equipment, proper documentation, and responsible handling of laboratory materials. • Promote accountability, scientific integrity, and a strong safety culture. Qualifications Required Qualifications • PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Materials Science, or a related scientific field with significant emphasis on enzyme catalysis or biocatalysis. • Five (5) or more years of industrial, postdoctoral, or applied research experience in biocatalysis, enzyme chemistry, enzyme immobilization, bioprocessing, or related fields. • Demonstrated scientific expertise in enzyme catalysis, enzyme characterization, enzyme immobilization, and/or biocatalyst development. • Experience designing and executing independent research programs and solving complex technical problems. • Experience supporting new product development, technology scale-up, process development, or commercialization. • Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams. Preferred Qualifications • Experience interacting with customers, external partners, and commercial organizations. • Experience generating intellectual property through patents, invention disclosures, or publications. Role Specific Knowledge & Skills • Advanced knowledge of enzyme immobilization technologies, enzyme–support interactions, carrier materials, and biocatalyst preparation for industrial applications. • Expertise in enzyme kinetics, catalyst testing, enzyme characterization, and relevant analytical techniques. • Strong experimental design, statistical analysis, scientific data interpretation, and technical problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to translate laboratory findings into commercially relevant technical solutions. • Proficiency with scientific data analysis tools and laboratory information management systems. • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, cross-functional collaboration, and project organization skills. • Scientific curiosity, integrity, accountability, adaptability, and a customer-focused approach. Additional Information • Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania; full-time, 40 hours per week. • Position grade: EC8 or EC9, commensurate with experience. • U.S. citizenship requirement and availability of employment sponsorship must be confirmed with HR before posting; the source job description does not specify either restriction.