Electrochemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Stamford, CT (Job ID 10146705)

Description

Electrochemist (Principal Engineer – Mineral Processing)
Job Details

• Direct Hire
• Location: Stamford, CT - must be local or willing to relocate
• Salary: $110,000-160,000/year
• Travel requirement: 40% both domestic and international

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a highly skilled Electrochemist (Principal Engineer) to lead and execute innovative research and development programs within mineral processing. This role is responsible for driving complex and technology projects aligned with the strategic objectives of the Mining Solutions business. Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute mineral processing R&D programs to deliver new and improved products, technologies, and applications.
• Design and implement laboratory, pilot, and field testing protocols to validate and commercialize innovative solutions.
• Provide strategic input to the innovation portfolio, balancing incremental improvements and breakthrough technologies.
• Develop and assess feasibility of new ideas through experimental design and testing.
• Build a strong fundamental and application knowledge base for existing and new products.
• Lead pilot and industrial-scale trials in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
• Document and communicate research findings effectively to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&I Synthesis, Analytical, Manufacturing, Commercial, Sales, and customer teams.
• Identify intellectual property opportunities and support patent filings and product registrations.
• Stay current with technical literature, flotation technology advancements, and industry trends.
• Present technical papers at strategic industry conferences.
• Provide expert technical advice and support to key and strategic customers.
• Mentor and coach R&I colleagues while strengthening technical application expertise within the global TS&D team.
• Demonstrate and promote positive safety behaviors in alignment with best practices.

Qualifications

• Engineering or chemistry related Master of Science or PhD degree, preferably in Mining with Flotation knowledge, Metallurgy, Materials Science or Surface Chemistry.
• 8+ years' experience in specialty chemicals applications. Experience in mining chemical applications and commercialization of new technologies is required. Experience in R&D or industry setting is preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory, pilot, and industrial experience in flotation is required
• Capacity to innovate and curiosity towards chemical technologies & product

 

• Good knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred: chemistry, mineralogy, colloid and surface chemistry, electrochemistry
• Knowledge of experimental design, statistics and data analysis is preferred
• Ability to teach and coach peers in novel methodologies and flotation technologies is desirable.
• Should be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills to manage the workload and ability to work autonomously

If you are passionate about advancing electrochemical innovation in mineral processing and want to make a measurable impact in a global organization, we encourage you to apply.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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