Principal Scientist - Processing

At The Wise Seeker we are seeking candidates to join a leading global performance materials company for the position of Principal Scientist Processing. Specializing in mining processing logistics and materials science. The company has established itself as a key player in the industry. With a robust portfolio of over 600 diversified products the company efficiently delivers solutions across various end markets. The position is based in Rochelle IL U.S. and falls within the Manufacturing/Mechanical sector. As a Principal Scientist you will play a pivotal role in advancing the companys core competencies and contributing to its continued success in the field.

Tasks

The Principal Scientist is responsible for developing new product offerings and providing technical support to the Products and Innovation Sales and Technical Service groups. This position will plan and conduct research projects generate intellectual property and lead the progression of R&D projects. The expected travel time to visit select customers plants or conferences is 15%.

• Conduct new product development research from prototyping to commercialization
• Utilize a range of mineral processing technologies to improve performance of select materials
• Assist in troubleshooting problems that arise in new product launches at our plants
• Prepare presentations for the executive commercial and engineering teams on research projects
• Prepare invention disclosures and support the patent filing process
• Prepare weekly reports to highlight progress on current projects
• Support and mentor lessexperienced colleagues. Direct the work of technicians.
• Represent the company at major technical forums

Requirements

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Materials Science or Equivalent
• Industrial mineral processing experience (e.g. wet milling dry milling pyroprocessing purification classification agglomeration)
• Develop novel methods to qualify new product applications
• Product development and commercialization
• Comfortable working with stateoftheart minerals processing and characterization equipment.
• The ideal candidate will possess an Ph.D. degree and 15 years relevant industrial experience in product development. Possessing a strong understanding of the practical limitations of select mineral compositions and properties is a plus.
• Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Materials Science or Equivalent
• Strong understanding of the practical limitations of select mineral compositions and properties
• Industrial mineral processing experience (e.g. wet milling dry milling pyroprocessing purification classification agglomeration)
• Develop novel methods to qualify new product applications
• Product development and commercialization
• Comfortable working with stateoftheart minerals processing and characterization equipment
• Strong working knowledge and experience working with industrial minerals and chemical additives
• High level of knowledge of physical chemistry and powder technology
• Experience conducting trials in a laboratory pilot plant or plant environment
• Demonstrated creativity and strong problemsolving expertise using innovative approaches
• Demonstrated product/process development working directly with customers
• Demonstrated product/process development experience from ideation to commercialization is highly desired.
• Strong crossfunctional team experience (e.g. working with other scientists operations sales and marketing etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Selfdirected and able to work both independently and as a team member

Benefits

• Company is making huge investments in R&D and innovation.
• Resources to be successful are here.
• Consultant best in class equipment technical training and facility is new.
• Monday Friday 8AM 5PM
• Salary: USD $140.000 $150.000 / yr
• Additional variable compensation: 20% bonus opportunity