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Kelly Services® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a direct hire opportunity to work as a Principal Scientist located in Atlanta, GA.
Job Title: Principal Scientist – Product & Technology Development (Water Solutions)
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Industry: Chemicals | Sustainable Innovation | Materials Science
Salary Range: TBC
A leading organization in the sustainable chemistry space is seeking a Principal Scientist to join its Product & Technology Development team within the Water Solutions business unit. Based in Atlanta, GA, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of innovative water treatment technologies that directly support environmental goals and industry transformation.
This is a hybrid role requiring a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise in water treatment, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities-
Act as a subject matter expert in water treatment technologies and product development.
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Lead complex, cross-functional R&D and product development projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
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Collaborate with internal teams (Applications, Sales, Manufacturing, IP, Regulatory, etc.) to commercialize innovative solutions.
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Engage with key external stakeholders including strategic customers, research institutes, and universities.
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Design and execute lab-scale and field trials to validate the performance and value of new technologies.
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Develop custom test methods, application screening techniques, and prototype systems as needed.
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Prepare clear, data-driven reports, technical documents, and customer-facing materials.
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Support long-term innovation planning by transitioning early-stage concepts into formal development pipelines.
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Travel up to 20% to support field trials, customer meetings, and collaboration activities.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience
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M.S. in the same fields with 8+ years of relevant industry experience -
Deep understanding of water treatment applications and technologies
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Proven success in taking products from concept through commercialization
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Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing environments
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Experience with lab development, scale-up processes, and field testing
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Proficiency in data analysis, experimental design, and technical documentation
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Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setting
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Opportunity to impact global sustainability through advanced chemistry solutions
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A collaborative, multicultural work environment
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Competitive benefits and compensation package
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Access to cutting-edge R&D tools and global resources
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A chance to grow as a technical expert and influence product strategy in a meaningful way
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