Principal Scientist

Job Title : Principal Scientist – Product & Technology Development (Water Solutions)

Location : Atlanta, GA (Hybrid : 3 days onsite, 2 days remote-this can vary)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : Chemicals | Sustainable Innovation | Materials Science

Salary Range : $130k-$140k

About the Role

A leading organization in the sustainable chemistry space is seeking a Principal Scientist to join its Product & Technology Development team within the Water Solutions business unit. Based in Atlanta, GA, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of innovative water treatment technologies that directly support environmental goals and industry transformation.

This is a hybrid role requiring a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise in water treatment, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in water treatment technologies and product development.
• Lead complex, cross-functional R&D and product development projects , ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Applications, Sales, Manufacturing, IP, Regulatory, etc.) to commercialize innovative solutions.
• Engage with key external stakeholders including strategic customers, research institutes, and universities
• Design and execute lab-scale and field trials to validate the performance and value of new technologies.
• Develop custom test methods, application screening techniques, and prototype systems as needed.
• Prepare clear, data-driven reports, technical documents, and customer-facing materials.
• Support long-term innovation planning by transitioning early-stage concepts into formal development pipelines.
• Travel up to 20% to support field trials, customer meetings, and collaboration activities.

Qualifications

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What's Offered

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