Electrochemist

Electrochemist (Principal Engineer – Mineral Processing) Job Details

• Direct Hire
• Location:
  
  Stamford, CT - must be local or willing to relocate
• Salary: $,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.

• 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.

• 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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.