Are you interested in working in a collaborative environment where your chemistry expertise can help solve complex analytical challenges and bring new products and applications to market?

As an R&D Chemist III, you will work alongside chemists and cross-functional partners in Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to research, develop, design, test, and commercialize new and improved chemical products and applications. You will apply your analytical expertise to solve complex problems, lead technical work independently, and help translate customer and market needs into effective product solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and validate new chemical analysis methods for Hach instrumentation using analytical expertise and independent research.
• Create reagent formulations, calibrations, and quality control procedures with minimal supervision.
• Plan and execute R&D projects independently, selecting appropriate methodologies and communicating progress and implications to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Production to commercialize new or modified products and applications.
• Provide chemistry expertise, training, and problem-solving support to manufacturing to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to chemists, engineers, technicians, and interns.
• Review technical reports and calibration data to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality systems and procedures.
• Translate customer and market needs into product and application design decisions.
• Monitor scientific and competitive literature and contribute to technology evaluation and market assessment.
• Support customers and internal teams in resolving complex analytical and chemistry-related questions.
• Author chemical analysis procedures and contribute to technical publications, presentations, and seminars.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices and promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field. Ph.D.: 0–2 years of directly related experience. M.S.: 5+ years of directly related experience in chemistry manufacturing, product development, or R&D.
• Alternatively, a B.S. in Chemistry or a related field with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in chemistry design, characterization, functional testing, and problem-solving.
• Expert-level knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in at least two areas of chemistry, such as analytical, organic, inorganic, or materials chemistry.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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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.

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. 

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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 [email protected] to request accommodation.
 

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