Lead Researcher

Job Description

Role Summary: Veolia Water Technologies Solutions has an opening for a Lead Researcher in Energy Chemicals Solutions division that focuses on Research Development of Oil Gas Production, Transportation, Refinery, and Petrochemical Process Chemicals. Seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in Electrochemistry, Chemical additives, and knowledge of Structure-property pertaining to Oil Gas Sector. This position is a laboratory scientist position where the successful candidate will be performing chemical bench work as the principal duties of the job. Responsibilities / Expectations: Effectively engage in research, development, and commercialization of innovative treatment programs for hydrocarbon processing in Oil Gas Production, Refining, and Petrochemicals applications Develop and perform customized lab test methods to evaluate chemical product efficacies for different process applications Establish specifications and physical testing requirements for new products based on application needs Direct Material Productivity (DMP) with greater understanding through novel ideas and data generation inclusive of IP landscaping. Assess and validate market needs through direct interactions with external and internal customers including Product Applications, Solution Architect, and Sales teams; travel up to 20% of the time may be required. Managing 2 to 4 projects simultaneously Participate in Customer interactions, field visits and enabling technical discussions with product application Contribute and participate to new idea generation (NPIs) Interact with and provide support to commercial, field service, product management, supply chain, vendors and clients throughout the product development lifecycle. Communicate research results to internal and external stakeholders through reports and presentations Execute assigned New Product Introduction (NPI)/ Ready-to-Serve (RTS)/ Experience Required: 3-8 Years of hands-on lab experience Key Skills: Industrial research experience with hydrocarbon production and processing applications Strong fundamental understanding of underlying electrochemical processes and concepts related to different types of corrosion Hands-on experience with experimental test methods relevant to chemical additive applications in the Oil gas production and refining industries. Familiarity with different corrosion control methods Hands-on lab experience in synthesis, formulation development and product performance evaluation Knowledge of analytical characterization methods typically required to support product development Familiarity with Intellectual Property related processes and tools. Knowledge of operating High pressure systems Good analytical competencies Familiarity to ensure compliance with Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) regulations and procedures Skills on writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Assessment (RA) and preparing the reports Knowledge of Sustainable chemical solutions Time management, planning team player Fluent in spoken and written English Behavioral Competencies:- Acceptance to work in a multicultural team environment Should be inclusive and take initiatives towards solving problem at hand. Compliant with Ethics, honesty, credibility. Good communication and interpersonal skills Master s or Ph D in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Science, or other related chemistry discipline