Chemist/Applications & Process Development Engineer, Adsorbents

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • Glasgow, DE

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About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry.
• Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred.
• Experience with analytical methods (e.g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in process scale up and product development is preferred.
• Experience with various adsorbent materials (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus.
• Familiarity in process scale up, pilot testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including product recommendations, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in developing technical documentation, data sheets, and customer presentations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports summarizing test results.
• Collaborate with R&D scientist on formulation, synthesis, and performance testing of new adsorbent products.
• Support the development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Facilitate transition of new products from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate product performance in various water treatment applications.
• Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams.
• Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

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