Research and Development Filtration Scientist
About The Position
The Research and Development Filtration Scientist conducts laboratory research and collaborates across the organization to advance filtration technology through innovation, quality, and scientific excellence. The role involves organizing and carrying out research and development projects, developing filtration products and processes, and translating concepts into prototypes and validation activities. Most of the work is hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale testing, data collection, and analysis. The scientist also leads customer application testing and technical service projects, maintains technical documentation, and supports product development, quality investigations, complaint resolution, and field application projects. The role is onsite in Waupaca, Wisconsin, reports to an R&D Supervisor or R&D Manager, involves travel up to 15%, and is scheduled Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of prior laboratory industry experience in research and development or a quality function.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science or technical degree in chemistry, material science, engineering, or a related field.
- Prior industry experience in winemaking or brewing.
- Sensory experience in wine, beer, or distilled spirits.
Responsibilities
- Organize, plan, execute, and evaluate research and development projects, experiments, and trials with limited supervision.
- Develop filtration products, processes, and technologies by translating concepts into actionable plans, prototypes, and validation activities.
- Design and perform laboratory and pilot-scale testing, including hands-on research, data collection, and analysis.
- Lead customer application testing and technical service projects to address specific filtration and process challenges.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including validation protocols, production trial plans, standard operating procedures, specifications, and customer support materials.
- Lead the setup, maintenance, calibration, and operation of laboratory equipment, testing systems, and research instrumentation.
- Manage and support research initiatives, product development efforts, quality investigations, complaint resolution activities, and field application projects.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
