Sr Research Scientist / Principal Scientist

Kemira; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Research Scientist / Principal Scientist to join its Global Discovery & Innovation team. This exciting role involves working on pioneering projects that drive significant growth in water-intensive industries. You will be responsible for technology scouting, project management, and building partnerships, while leveraging your expertise in inorganic chemistry and materials science. The company offers a collaborative work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects. Join this dynamic team and shape the future of sustainable chemistry.

Benefits

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

Stable employment in a well-established company

Multicultural and positive working environment

Qualifications

• M.Sc. with over 5 years or Ph.D. with 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Experience in planning, execution, and management of product development projects.

Responsibilities

• Technology scouting and building new partnerships.
• Managing technical aspects of projects and securing progress.

Skills

Technology scouting

Project management

Inorganic Chemistry

Materials Science

Chemical engineering

Technoeconomic calculations

Patenting

Building partnerships

Education

M.Sc.

Ph.D.

Job description

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Title: Sr Research Scientist / Principal Scientist

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day.

At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Scientist / Principal Scientist to join our Global Discovery & Innovation team. This position is in our Atlanta R&I Center. You will have the opportunity to work on pioneering projects that drive significant future growth in current and new Kemira business areas.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Technology scouting and building new partnerships
• Executing idea screening and incubation
• Proposing and executing Proof of Concept projects
• Planning, execution, and management of new technology exploration projects
• Managing technical aspects of projects and securing progress.
• Technoeconomic calculations
• Patenting and managing intellectual property rights
• Managing internal stakeholders and external partners
• Dare to experiment, Drive for results, Proven self-starter
• Building relationships and new partnerships externally
• Managing and navigating stakeholders for maximum agility of projects
• Inorganic Chemistry or Materials Science
• Process chemistry, Chemical engineering, Construction industry materials, OR Mining process beneficiation chemistries
• Exploration of new technologies and solutions
• Executing longer innovation projects to create the first evidence and enable subsequent commercialization
• Part of a global team with flexibility in working with different time zones
• Up to 10 % travel

What you'll bring to the team:

• M.Sc. with over 5 years of work experience
• Ph.D. with 5 to 10 years of work experience
• Examples of work experience appreciated: Planning, execution and management of product development projects. Scaling up of new technologies. Technoeconomical calculations. Technology scouting. Building of new partnerships. Patenting. Chemical formulation. Solving manufacturing process issues. Construction industry materials. Mining process beneficiation chemistries.

What you can expect from us:

• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
• Great multicultural and positive working environment

If you are passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of the industry.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com