Senior Water Treatment Chemist — R&D & Scale-Up

Usalco; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Usalco in Baltimore seeks a Research Scientist to lead industrial chemistry projects in water treatment, from concept through commercialization. You will design, run, and interpret experiments, acting as a technical authority across the R&D organization.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on bench work, collaboration with operations and product management, and mentoring junior scientists while advancing coagulation science and scalable solutions for municipal and industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Strong experimental skills in a hands-on lab setting.
• Experience translating research into commercial impact.
• Experience launching products in water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Originate and lead applied research programs from concept to commercialization

Skills

Independent leadership

Hands-on lab work

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry

5+ years industrial experience

Tools

ICP-OES

TOC

UV-Vis

Job description

Usalco in Baltimore seeks a Research Scientist to lead industrial chemistry projects in water treatment, from concept through commercialization. You will design, run, and interpret experiments, acting as a technical authority across the R&D organization.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on bench work, collaboration with operations and product management, and mentoring junior scientists while advancing coagulation science and scalable solutions for municipal and industrial markets.