Principal Scientist - Biocides | Specialty Chemicals
About Our Client
Our client is a US-headquartered global specialty chemicals company serving water-intensive and process industries. The company develops antimicrobial, water treatment, and performance chemistry solutions that improve operational efficiency and sustainability across industrial operations.
Job Description- Lead development of next-generation biocide and microbial fouling control technologies for global industrial applications.
- Design and validate Legionella detection and mitigation strategies, ensuring strong scientific and regulatory compliance.
- Drive innovation from concept to commercialization, including formulation, prototyping, field validation, and scale-up.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to deliver technical solutions and strengthen product portfolios.
- Mentor scientists, contribute to patents and publications, and support global technical leadership initiatives.
The Successful Applicant
PhD (7-9 years) or MS (10+ years) in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering with strong experience in antimicrobial and biocide technologies. Solid background in microbial fouling control, industrial microbiology, and product development from lab to commercial scale.
Experience supporting field trials and working with industrial customers, preferably in water treatment or process industries.
What's on Offer- Opportunity to lead global innovation in industrial antimicrobial technologies.
- Senior scientific role with strong IP ownership and commercialization impact