Business Development Associate/Chemist

Saltworks Technologies • Richmond, BC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Saltworks Technologies is seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to join their Business Development team. This role involves working with customers and collaborating with the technical team to deliver advanced water treatment and lithium refining plants. The position offers an opportunity to work with a world-leading team making a positive impact in water sustainability and critical minerals supply.

Requirements

• A degree in engineering or science with strong core knowledge of chemistry.
• 0 - 3 years of industrial experience.
• A passion for helping customers solve complex problems using science and technology while collaborating with experts.
• Strong analytical and math skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal (active listening, asking great questions) and written (concise, clear messaging).
• Ability to analyze complex or incomplete information and develop solutions that align with customer objectives.
• Experience with economic assessments and developing process or cost models in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, learn quickly, and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
• Curiosity and research skills to identify new customers, applications, and market opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for meeting new people and building relationships.
• Willingness to travel to meet customers and attend industry events.

Responsibilities

• Developing a deep understanding of our ground-breaking products, water chemistry, and saline water treatment fundamentals while learning from internal technical experts.
• Interviewing customers to understand their challenges while gathering critical information to enable development of an effective solution.
• Working collaboratively with our internal team to develop creative and differentiated process options and present cost-optimized solutions to the customer.
• Focusing on customer service excellence through responsiveness, thoroughness, and quality outputs.
• Completing high-level process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and economic analyses.
• Drafting proposals, developing project plans (scope, schedule, cost), securing customer feedback, and ultimately working with customers toward successful solutions.
• Building meaningful long-term relationships based on technical trust.
• Representing Saltworks through in-person customer meetings and at conferences and exhibitions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision
• RRSP matching
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Education allowance
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level