Job DescriptionVeolia is a world leader in membrane separations, including Ion Exchange membranes for electrodialysis. This a R&D position for an IX Membrane Researcher for the Guelph, Ontario facility. This role is focused on driving R&D growth programs as the business focuses on direct membrane sales to leverage the capacity of our new IX manufacturing line. You will work with other R&D scientists to accelerate our membrane development to ensure our IX membranes are best-in-class in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Primary Duties- Perform membrane characterization testing to define the specific membrane characteristics, i.e. ionic resistance, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and ion selectivity, etc.
- Prepare scale up chemicals and equipment for both pilot and production membrane line trials, gather data during trials
- Refine membrane formulations through Design of Experiment (DOE) testing routines on small scale samples, working up to pilot line trials
- Maintain records appropriate for protection of intellectual property
Secondary Duties- Use lab scale electrodialysis equipment to test the membrane performance
- Contribute to troubleshooting field problems associated with ion exchange membranes
- Run analysis of field return samples to diagnose "health" of the membranes
- Support process engineer to make recommendations for replacement and/or system process changes
- Work with vendors to source and/or develop new membrane substrates and monomers
- Run field return analyses to understand membrane field performance and support application and sales engineers
QualificationsQualifications and Experience:- Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science plus 3-5 years of industrial research experience, or Ph.D. in the field of ion exchange membrane development
- Knowledge of ion exchange membrane fabrication processes
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in measuring ion exchange membrane performance characteristics
- Good knowledge and experience with Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) practices
- Motivated self-starter with the personal initiative to help shape a Growth Program platform
- Good statistical data analysis skills, including Design of Experiments
- Excellent oral and written English and presentation skills
Additional InformationCompensation:
- The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
- We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status:
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
- Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
