Research and Development Filtration Scientist – Level 2
About The Position
Join a team advancing filtration technology through innovation, quality, and scientific excellence. The Research and Development Filtration Scientist conducts laboratory research and collaborates across the organization to develop solutions and products for customers. The role emphasizes quality, safety, open communication, and teamwork. The position organizes, plans, executes, and evaluates R&D projects, experiments, and trials with limited supervision. It develops filtration products, processes, and technologies; designs and performs laboratory and pilot-scale testing; leads customer application testing and technical service projects; prepares and maintains technical documentation; and leads the setup, maintenance, calibration, and operation of laboratory equipment and research instrumentation. The position also supports research initiatives, product development, quality investigations, complaint resolution, and field application projects. This is a full-time, onsite position in Waupaca, Wisconsin, reporting to an R&D Supervisor or R&D Manager. Travel is up to 15%. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. The work environment includes lab and office settings, with possible travel to other sites and customer locations and exposure to moderate noise, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat or cold, and allergens.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of prior laboratory industry experience in research and development or a quality function.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to organize, plan, execute, and evaluate R&D work with limited supervision.
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 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 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, quality investigations, complaint resolution, 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
