Chemist/Applications & Process Development Engineer, Adsorbents

We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including product recommendations, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting; Assist in developing technical documentation, data sheets, and customer presentations; Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports summarizing test results; Collaborate with R&D scientist on formulation, synthesis, and performance testing of new adsorbent products; Support the development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products; Facilitate transition of new products from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing; Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate product performance in various water treatment applications; Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting; Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams; Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis; Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field; 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry; Experience with analytical methods (e.g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.); Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices; Familiarity in process scale up, pilot testing and validation; Strong problem-solving and communication skills; Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams; Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented

Nice to have

Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred; Experience with various adsorbent materials (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus; Experience in process scale up and product development preferred