Chemist/Applications & Process Development Engineer, Adsorbents in Glasgow

Graver Technologies LLC

As part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—this role advances impactful work, leading at every level in a culture that empowers each employee.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist – Adsorbents Group

We are seeking a motivated Chemist/Engineer to join our Adsorbents team as an Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist.

This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business.

The Chemist/Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale‑up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials.

This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Applications & Technical Support
• Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including product recommendations, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in developing technical documentation, data sheets, and customer presentations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports summarizing test results.
• Product Development and Scale‑up
• Collaborate with R&D scientists on formulation, synthesis, and performance testing of new adsorbent products.
• Support the development, scale‑up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Facilitate transition of new products from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot‑scale testing to evaluate product performance in various water treatment applications.
• Quality & Regulatory Support
• Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.
• Raw Material Qualification
• Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams.
• External Collaboration
• Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry; experience in process scale‑up and product development is preferred.
• Technical Skills
• Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred.
• Experience with analytical methods (e. g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices.
• Experience with various adsorbent materials (e. g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus.
• Familiarity with process scale‑up, pilot testing and validation.
• Soft Skills
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and detail oriented.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

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