R&D - Director, Research and Development-Water Treatment (DF)

Thatcher Company; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Thatcher Company is seeking a Director of R&D Chemistry - Water Treatment to lead new product development and process optimization at its Salt Lake City headquarters. You will guide cross-functional teams in creating market-ready chemistries and technologies for water treatment applications.

The role requires advanced chemistry degrees with significant industrial R&D experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex results clearly to technical and non-technical

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry with at least 2 years of industrial R&D experience.
• MS in Chemistry with at least 5 years of industrial R&D experience.
• BS in Chemistry with at least 9 years of industrial R&D experience.
• Experience with product development and characterization, preferably water treatment.
• Experience with standard wet chemistry techniques and complex analytical instrumentation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of new products/technologies for the Water Treatment Market.
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products and optimize existing processes for the water treatment division.
• Support scale-up and launch of new products and validate specifications and methods.
• Improve the existing water treatment product line and optimize related manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to understand needs and develop technical solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate status through reports and presentations.
• Provide storage and shelf-life recommendations supported by testing.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional leadership

Quantitative problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Analytical chemistry skills

Team collaboration

Educación

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Herramientas

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

IC

FTIR

GC

HPLC

MassHunter

Empower

OpenLab

IC Magic

ICP Expert

Tiamo

Descripción del empleo

Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Thatcher Company is looking for a Director ofR&D Chemistry -Waste Water Treatment at Thatcher Company headquarters, located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Major Accountabilities:

• Lead the company’s development of new products/technologies for the Water Treatment Market.
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products and optimize existing manufacturing processes for the water treatment division of Thatcher Company.
• Support Thatcher’s operational excellence group in the scale-up and launch of new products and processes.
• Develop finished product specifications and validate analytical test methods that are needed to characterize new water treatment products.
• Improve the existing water treatment product line and search for opportunities to optimize related manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Thatcher’s marketing and sales departments to understand the needs of the water treatment industry and develop technical, customer-driven solutions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the water treatment market through market research and analysis of competitive offerings.
• Understand and maintain a current knowledge of regulatory programs that apply to water treatment operations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate project status through written technical reports and live presentations.
• Evaluate and approve new raw materials or raw material substitutions as requested by Thatcher’s procurement team.
• Provide storage and shelf-life recommendations supported by low temperature testing, corrosion studies, and ambient and accelerated aging studies.
• Assist the marketing department with the development of technical marketing literature.
• Provide both internal and external technical support and guidance.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 2 years of industrial research experience; or MS in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 5 years of industrial research experience; or BS in Chemistry (or related field) with a minimum of 9 years of industrial research experience
• Experience with product development and product characterization, preferably in water treatment or related industry. Background in water chemistry will be highly applicable.
• Experience with standard wet chemistry techniques, autotitrators, and other complex analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, FTIR, GC, and HPLC.
• Strong computer literacy and proficient with Microsoft Office. Well-qualified candidates will have experience working with enterprise resource planning software and laboratory instrumentation software, such as MassHunter, Empower, OpenLab, IC Magic, ICP Expert, and/or Tiamo.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a high-level ability to communicate findings concisely and effectively.

Why Thatcher is right for you.

• 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401(k)with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
• 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.