Senior Chemical Reaction Calorimetry Specialist

Job Title: Senior Chemical Reaction Calorimetry Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Reaction Calorimetry Specialist to provide remote technical expertise in reaction calorimetry, thermal process characterization, chemical process safety, and experimental data evaluation. The role focuses on reviewing calorimetric studies, interpreting heat-flow and temperature profiles, assessing reaction kinetics, and evaluating potential thermal hazards associated with chemical reactions and process scale-up.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, reaction engineering, thermal analysis, and process safety. This is a fully remote technical position focused on data analysis, experimental documentation review, and engineering recommendations. All physical experiments and laboratory operations must be performed by qualified local personnel in appropriately equipped facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review chemical reaction calorimetry studies and assess the technical quality of experimental datasets.
• Analyze heat-flow profiles, reaction temperatures, heat accumulation, conversion rates, and thermal behaviour.
• Evaluate reaction enthalpy, heat generation rates, adiabatic temperature rise, and related thermal parameters.
• Review calorimetric data generated using reaction calorimeters, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and other relevant thermal analysis instruments.
• Assess reaction kinetics, induction periods, reaction completion, and potential secondary reaction behaviour.
• Interpret temperature and pressure trends to identify potential exothermic hazards and process instability indicators.
• Review thermal hazard assessments for batch, semi-batch, and continuous chemical processes.
• Evaluate heat removal requirements, cooling capacity assumptions, and process temperature-control strategies.
• Review accumulation and decomposition data to support chemical process safety assessments.
• Analyze available data to identify potential runaway reaction scenarios and thermal escalation risks.
• Assess the suitability of experimental conditions and data quality for process scale-up evaluations.
• Review reaction calorimetry protocols, experimental records, calibration documentation, and instrument performance reports.
• Support the interpretation of maximum temperature of synthesis reaction (MTSR), time to maximum rate under adiabatic conditions (TMRad), and other relevant process safety indicators.
• Collaborate remotely with process engineers, laboratory scientists, chemical safety specialists, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical reports, calorimetric data summaries, thermal risk assessments, and engineering recommendations.
• Support investigations into unexpected reaction behaviour, thermal deviations, and process performance concerns.
• Recommend improvements to experimental documentation, data integrity, and thermal risk assessment methodologies.
• Monitor developments in reaction calorimetry, chemical process safety, and thermal hazard evaluation practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically 7–10 years of relevant experience in reaction calorimetry, thermal analysis, chemical process engineering, or process safety.
• Strong understanding of reaction thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, heat transfer, and exothermic reaction behaviour.
• Experience interpreting reaction calorimetry and thermal analysis data.
• Knowledge of DSC, reaction calorimeters, and related thermal characterization techniques.
• Understanding of adiabatic temperature rise, heat accumulation, runaway reaction mechanisms, and decomposition hazards.
• Familiarity with batch and semi-batch reaction systems and chemical process scale-up considerations.
• Experience reviewing thermal hazard assessments and process safety documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant process safety methodologies and chemical risk assessment principles.
• Ability to interpret complex experimental datasets and identify inconsistencies or abnormal thermal behaviour.
• Proficiency in technical data analysis, spreadsheets, and relevant engineering or scientific software.
• Strong technical writing, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with geographically distributed technical teams.

What We Offer

• 100% remote working arrangement from home.
• Full-time opportunity in chemical process safety and thermal characterization.
• Exposure to advanced reaction engineering and calorimetric analysis.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary scientific and engineering professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical specialization.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their reaction calorimetry experience, thermal hazard assessment expertise, analytical software capabilities, and relevant professional qualifications.

Application Subject: Application – Senior Chemical Reaction Calorimetry Specialist (UAE Remote)

Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.

• Remote Work Scope: This position is limited to remote review of calorimetry data, experimental protocols, thermal analysis reports, process safety documentation, and engineering recommendations. Physical chemical handling, reagent preparation, laboratory experiments, calorimeter operation, instrument calibration, pilot-scale testing, and on-site inspections must be performed by qualified local personnel in properly equipped facilities. Actual process operation, safety-critical process changes, thermal hazard acceptance, formal engineering certifications, and statutory safety approvals must remain with appropriately qualified and authorized professionals.