GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A Senior Researcher has five to ten years of experience in industrial cooling/ boiler/ process side water treatment with extensive knowledge in scale inhibition, corrosion inhibition, and microbiological control application. The optimal candidate may be a subject matter expert in one or more of these applications and have a general knowledge of most applications. The ideal candidate will have experience innovating, developing, lab testing, and applying chemical treatments. Candidates will work closely with the sales team to develop new products and troubleshoot customer issues. Travel could be up to 30% as required to provide technical support to field sales.

This role is onsite, located in Ashland, Virginia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and carry out complex cross-functional projects tied to strategic product development as well as basic research focusing on corrosion and scale control applications for industrial water treatment.

• Plan cross-functional rapid innovation, and basic research projects. Participate in project planning kaizens, problem solving kaizens, etc.

• Ensure product lines reflect leading-edge technology and identify product line gaps and opportunities for product sales margin expansion.

• Travel to customer sites to provide technical support, trial support and help troubleshoot customer problems

• Write customer-facing reports and present technical data to customers.

• Comply with laboratory chemical hygiene plan and laboratory housekeeping

• Develop and document technical procedures

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Advanced familiarity with common laboratory instruments, equipment, and techniques

• Solves complex problems using existing solutions

• Advanced Technical, Analytical skills and business knowledge

• Communication and Interpersonal skills; Teamwork and leadership

• Analyzes and solves problems using ChemTreat

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. degree in chemistry or related field with over 10 years of experience in water treatment or a higher degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Experience in water treatment related to scale inhibition, corrosion inhibition, microbiological control, or related applications preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Routinely required to sit, reach with hands and arms

• Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards

• Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment consists of an indoor laboratory environment with good ventilation, adequate lighting, and moderate noise levels.

• The Field work environment can consist of extreme noise levels, large moving machinery, slip trip and fall hazards, poor ventilation, poor lighting, confined spaces and presence of toxic substances.

• Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ChemTreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is - .

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

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Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.