R&D Specialist (Chemical waste industry/West) - #1163170

Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize treatment and handling processes for existing, new, and unknown waste streams, ensuring technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

• Design and implement resource recovery processes from waste streams to enhance sustainability and value creation.

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to understand waste sources, identify treatment and recovery opportunities, support commercialization, and execute pilot trials.

• Identify, assess, and implement new technologies and processes, including collaboration with external partners (universities, research institutes, and technology providers).

• Establish and continuously improve laboratory capabilities, including process development and analytical methods to support R&D activities.

• Drive continuous improvement of existing operations through process optimization and introduction of alternative treatment methods.

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, documentation standards, and all safety, health, and environmental requirements; maintain proper laboratory housekeeping.

• Support evaluation and development of handling procedures for high-risk and high-value waste streams.

• Contribute to new business development, including identifying opportunities, supporting new projects, and participating in facility planning and operations.

• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies and proactively introduce relevant innovations into the company.
  

Requirements:

• Ph.D in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with more than 5 years of experience in the area of specialty chemical manufacturing/applications, oil & gas or water treatment industry

• Result-oriented, able to achieve targets through individual hardwork and team work

• Good analytical abilities and communication skills
  

Qualified or interested candidates, please submit your updated resume in MS format by using the Apply Now Button or email to jen••••••@cvistahr.com

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