Senior Analytical Chemist, Chemistry Group, R&D

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 employeesoperating 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!

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.

 Education & Experience Required

• Minimum MS in Chemistry with 10+ years.
• 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.

Key Skills and Attributes

• 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.

Working Condition:

• Minimum 8 hours/day
• 5% travel
• General office/laboratory environment.  This role is local and on-site at our offices in Yellow Springs, Ohio, however some work may be able to be carried out in Hybrid fashion with Manager of the Chemistry Group approval.

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.