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Veolia North America Lead Researcher in Tomball, Texas
Lead Researcher
Veolia North AmericaTomball, TX (Onsite)Full-Time
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Company Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.
Job Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions has an opening for a Lead Researcher based in the Tomball, TX Technology Center. This role will provide advanced technical support for the Water Analysis Laboratory.
General Responsibilities
Serve as the technical expert for assigned analytical areas
Identify key enhancements and replacements of existing analytical instrumentation
Perform trouble-shooting and problem solving for analytical testing failures and non-conformances
Initiate, investigate, and resolve corrective actions required
Provide high level technical consultation for Technology and Commercial teams as needed
Provide training and oversight for the operation of laboratory instrumentation
Author and review Standard Operating Procedures
Perform method development and validation
Perform analyses as needed per Standard Operating Procedures guidelines
Meet established due dates for all work assigned
Ensure quality of all results through adherence to the Quality Management System requirements
Follow all EHS policies and procedures
Qualifications
Qualifications / Requirements
B.S. or B.A. degree in Chemistry or related science
3 years analytical laboratory experience using state-of-art analytical instrumentation or techniques
3 years of experience resolving complex problems associated with the operation of analytical instrumentation
Broad knowledge laboratory testing techniques and instrumentation such as spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, microscopy, electrochemistry, filtrations, extractions, gravimetry, chromatography
Proven technical writing and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross functional teams
Excellent computer skills including both Google and MS Office products
High level of proficiency in the use of a LIMS
Proven ability to lead projects
Proven ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment
Desired Characteristics
Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related science
5+ years analytical laboratory experience using state-of-art analytical instrumentation or techniques
5+ years of experience resolving complex problems associated with the operation of analytical instrumentation
Proven experience implementing methods in an ISO 9001 (or similar) certified organization
Experience using a LabWare LIMS
Prior experience performing analyses for industrial water or process systems
Advanced level of proficiency in ion chromatography (IC), liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectrophotometry, and general chemistry
Additional Information
About Veolia:
Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled.
We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.