Senior Product Quality Chemist: Lab Leadership & Process

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Lead Product Quality Chemist at Veolia North America leads laboratory operations and quality initiatives to support manufacturing and product development. You will oversee advanced analytics, method development, calibration, and troubleshooting across plants, ensuring ISO compliance and cost-efficiency.

Travel to NORAM sites (10% as stated) for training, scale-up, and direct technical support, collaborating with Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field with applicable laboratory or work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in process, analytical (lab), or quality chemistry.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation, wet chemistry, and sample preparation.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial chemical manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and drive multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Laboratory Operations: Oversee laboratory operations and advanced analytical testing (e.g., ICP, spectrophotometers, titrations), ensuring equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting align with rigorous quality standards.
• Manufacturing Support & Process Optimization: Provide direct technical and chemical process support to North American production plants, including batch troubleshooting, product scale‑up, and guidance on manufacturing standards.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Manage and update QC procedures and material specifications, ensuring continuous compliance with ISO quality initiatives, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Quality Incident Management & Problem Solving: Lead quality incident investigations and conduct formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) exercises to resolve manufacturing issues, manage off‑spec inventory, and drive corrective actions.
• Strategic Initiatives & Digital Integration: Leverage digital tools (e.g., SAP, data analytics) to monitor production trends, enhance process visibility, and lead manufacturing initiatives focused on cost‑savings and operational excellence.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Supply Chain, Technology, Manufacturing, EHS, and Commercial teams to align technical quality goals with long‑term business objectives.
• Professional Development & Field Support: Travel to NORAM sites as needed for process scale‑up, manufacturing support, and technical training of plant operators. (10% travel required)

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Instrument calibration

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP

Spectrophotometer

Viscometer

Auto-titrator

Job description

The Lead Product Quality Chemist at Veolia North America leads laboratory operations and quality initiatives to support manufacturing and product development. You will oversee advanced analytics, method development, calibration, and troubleshooting across plants, ensuring ISO compliance and cost-efficiency.

Travel to NORAM sites (10% as stated) for training, scale-up, and direct technical support, collaborating with Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams to drive