Principal Scientist - Processing

Principal Scientist - Processing

Location: Rochelle IL Onsite

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 through US Silica’s innovation pipeline. The expected travel time to visit select customers, plants, or conferences is 15%.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. degree and 15+ years of relevant industrial experience in product development. Possessing a strong understanding of the practical limitations of select mineral compositions and properties is a plus.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

- Commercializing products

- Formulating experience is very important

- At least 15 years in chemical experience

- Processing experience

• Developing new product offerings 
• Proof of inventorship Patent
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• Must be willing to be hands on – cannot be delegating tasks, must be willing to go into the lab

- Product development and commercialization

- Develop novel methods to qualify new product applications

- Industrial mineral processing experience (e.g. wet milling, dry milling, pyroprocessing, purification, classification, agglomeration)

Responsibilities:

• 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 less-experienced colleagues. Direct the work of technicians.
• Represent the company at major technical Forums

Would you like to know more about our new opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to Venkata Raju at venkat.r@bvteck.com or Phone +1 (732) 298-7641

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At BVTeck, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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