Lead Researcher, Water Services & Industrial Applications
SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions

Avec 90 000 collaborateurs présents sur les cinq continents, SUEZ est un leader mondial dans la gestion intelligente et durable des ressources. Le Groupe fournit des solutions de gestion de l'eau et des déchets qui permettent aux villes et aux industries d'optimiser la gestion de leurs ressources et d'améliorer leurs performances environnementale et économique.
SUEZ Recyclage & Valorisation des déchets propose des solutions de gestion et de valorisation matière, énergétique et biologique de tous types de déchets pour produire de nouvelles ressources. Les équipes de cette activité contribuent à la collecte, au tri, au démantèlement, au recyclage, à la valorisation et la commercialisation de nouvelles ressources et des services spécialisés sur sites et industriels.

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions is hiring a Lead Researcher level role in Trevose, PA with focus on Water Services & Industrial Process Applications. The candidate will be expected to:

- demonstrate the necessary chemical and engineering proficiency and project leadership skills to execute on business priorities, programs, and processes in a diverse application area related to the handling of solids, flows, and formulations.

- develop creative solutions to complex problems using advance theories and knowledge where no precedent exists

- prepare technical reports with independent interpretation of data, coordinate the efforts of external resources related to specific projects or requests, direct the work of one or more professional and technicians, and establish a high level of scientific knowledge.

- Serve as technical resource/mentor to junior technology peers, applications, and field sales associates.

The R&D group is responsible for developing new chemical and operational solutions to address customer and industry challenges in the treatment of water, wastewater, and process application areas related primarily to Heavy Industry applications such as those of Mining, Petrochemical, Power and Food & Beverage. In addition, the group provides technical guidance throughout the business to ensure the quality, performance, and correct application of our technologies in the commercial market.

Essential Functions

• Research, develop, and support the commercialization of innovative chemical and monitoring solutions for customers. These efforts will align with the strategic initiatives of the business and are intended to enhance treatment performance for customers and provide a sustainable advantage over competition.
• Plan and conduct laboratory studies intended to measure and validate the performance of technical solutions under simulated industrial wastewater and mining process conditions.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of laboratory and field data using sound scientific principles and effectively communicate these results to key stakeholders including technology and product management, commercial and field team members and Suez customers.
• Assess and validate market needs and contribute to idea generation through direct interactions with external and internal customers including Technical Marketing, Product Management, Sourcing, Regulatory and Sales teams. Effectively translate these customer requirements and needs into unique technical solutions.
• Provide technical product support, customer service and non-routine problem solving for applications served by wastewater and other industrial product offerings.
• Provide clear and timely communications on significant issues or developments within assigned projects or as part of product offerings.
• Consistently follow established safety procedures for working in a laboratory utilizing treatment chemicals and customer process water samples.
• Consistently demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and safety rules/procedures.

Required

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science discipline or a B.S. degree with more extensive experience
• 3-5 years' experience in industrial water chemistry in a laboratory or field setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate ideas in both a research and customer environment
• Documented track record of innovation; academic or industrial based.
• Experimentalist with a passion for hands on laboratory work.
• Must be able to successfully work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changes in business needs and prioritize accordingly.
• Demonstrated project planning acumen.

Desired Traits

• Expertise in organic, polymer or surfactant chemistry and rheology of solid-liquid dispersions/slurries
• 3 or more years lab or field experience in industrial wastewater, mining, or mineral processing