Applied Water Research Scientist

Seeds Renewables; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Scientist/Researcher II for in-person work in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports complex research on wastewater treatability, analyzes data, and drafts project reports while coordinating with senior staff to ensure regulatory compliance and successful project execution.

Responsibilities include performing ion chromatography, TOC, AAS, and other analyses, developing methods, and managing multiple projects with a strong focus on safety and 5S/lean practices.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, or related field with 3-5 years of industrial experience or a master's with 2-3 years of industrial experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in research tools and software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement research strategies and plans.
• Experience in conducting experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Participate in proposal and scope of work development including providing technical information to author, providing review/feedback of draft, and/or development of proposal/scope of work sections for jar and bench-scale testing.
• Perform analytical techniques including ion chromatography, TOC, atomic absorption, conductivity, pH, and turbidity.
• Perform treatability tests using bench-scale and pilot-scale techniques.
• Communicate with lab teammates and provide status updates.
• Communicate with Evoqua project team and provide technical updates.
• Interpret test results, provide recommendations, and seek direction from Laboratory Manager and project staff.
• Send final report to project team for review and feedback.
• Assist in new method development for analytical and pilot testing.
• Learn and adhere to 5S and lean principles; foster safety culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Science

Master's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

Ion chromatography

Total Organic Carbon

Atomic Absorption

Conductivity

pH

Turbidity

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Scientist/Researcher II for in-person work in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports complex research on wastewater treatability, analyzes data, and drafts project reports while coordinating with senior staff to ensure regulatory compliance and successful project execution.

Responsibilities include performing ion chromatography, TOC, AAS, and other analyses, developing methods, and managing multiple projects with a strong focus on safety and 5S/lean practices.