Senior Analytical Chemist, Chemistry Group, R&D

Xylem•Yellow Springs, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. We're Hiring a Senior Analytical Chemist in Yellow Springs, OH! Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career opportunities! Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there’s an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/working-at-xylem/) Inclusion and Belonging at Xylem Inclusion and Belonging are fundamental to how we enable our customers to tackle global water challenges. Learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Belonging. (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/inclusion-and-belonging/)

Requirements

Minimum MS in Chemistry with 10+ years.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to articulate very technical concepts to non-technical team members and ability to mentor others.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Capable of using computer-based tools to collect and document project work.
Familiarity with FDA 510(k) clinical validation studies and prior experience with human blood product handling.
Experience with Blood Bourne Pathogen sample handling practices.
Ability to work with a cross-functional R&D/Engineering team.
Ability to work in a product development environment operating under project schedules and timelines.
Intimate familiarity with modern spectroscopic tools and methods.
Good working understanding of statistics using modern software platforms.
Requires minimal direction, self-starter.
Good documentation skills/organization.
Ability to work with a diverse workforce and customer base.
Ensures compliance with Company's and regulatory policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Chemistry with 4+ years preferred but not required.
Exposure to environmental sensing and/or life science technology is a plus.
Proven ability to deliver new technology/products to the market.

Responsibilities

Determine theoretical and practical limitations to sensing specifications through laboratory experimentation and R&D prototype builds.
Proper design of experiment methodology to support proof of concept and sensor validation including FDA regulated validation practices and relevant consensus standard guidelines for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices.
Work safely with human sourced clinical samples under biohazard restrictions.
Perform data analysis with applied statistical analysis on data sets using statistical software packages.
Support other members of the R&D development team.
Evaluate new technologies, methods and products to determine viability for commercialization.
Assure the accuracy, clarity, internal integrity, consistency, and timeliness of all technical information submitted.
Drive continuous improvements into scientific/engineering/manufacturing processes and policies.
Provide interpretation, guidance and strategies on technologies and methodologies affecting product approvals, development and continued product compliance.
Assessing and evaluating new and existing technologies that are opportunities or threats.
Work closely with relevant cross-functional areas to achieve overall product development success as needed (operations/manufacturing and quality, marketing and sales, customer service, finance, and technical support).
Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.