Chemist/Applications & Process Development Engineer, Adsorbents

Graver Technologies, LLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Graver Technologies, LLC, in Glasgow, is seeking an Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist to join their Adsorbents team. This role involves providing technical support, collaborating with R&D on product development, and conducting laboratory testing.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in water treatment or materials science. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment or environmental chemistry.
• Experience in process scale-up and product development is preferred.
• Familiarity with various adsorbent materials and their applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the sales team and customers.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists on product formulation and testing.
• Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical methods

Water treatment processes

Adsorption chemistry

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ICP

XRF

Job description

Graver Technologies LLC

As part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—this role advances impactful work, leading at every level in a culture that empowers each employee. We are committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist – Adsorbents Group

We are seeking a motivated Chemist/Engineer to join our Adsorbents team as an 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Applications & Technical Support
  • 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.
• Product Development and Scale‑up
  • Collaborate with R&D scientists 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.
• Quality & Regulatory Support
  • Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.
• Raw Material Qualification
  • Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams.
• External Collaboration
  • Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry; experience in process scale‑up and product development is preferred.
• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred.
  • Experience with analytical methods (e.g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.).
  • Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices.
  • Experience with various adsorbent materials (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus.
  • Familiarity with process scale‑up, pilot testing and validation.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
  • Self‑motivated, organized, and detail oriented.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.