Research Associate

Research Associate - Chemical Systems

LNT/RA-CS/1278188

Water & Effluent Treatment ICKancheepuram
- Posted On
- 14 Feb 2025
- End Date
- 13 Aug 2025
- Required Experience
- 3 - 5 Years

**Skills**:
Knowledge & Posting Location

LAB HANDLING

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Minimum Qualification

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC)

**Job Description**:
**Job Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct and optimize experiments based on well-defined research methodologies for process development in water and wastewater treatment.
- Coordinate with vendors to identify and implement best practices and advanced methodologies.
- Analyse and interpret experimental data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and processes in the water and wastewater domain.
- Support pilot and field-scale studies, including on-site project execution when required.
- Ensure proper maintenance, monitoring, and operation of reactors and experimental systems.
- Evaluate consumable requirements, ensure chemical safety, and proactively identify improvements in experimental workflows.
- Develop documentation for processes and communicate effectively with team members.

**Key Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in chemical process research or related roles.
- Strong skills in experimentation, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Knowledge of processes such as adsorption, advanced oxidation, and other physicochemical/biological techniques in water and wastewater treatment.
- Hands-on experience with chemical handling and laboratory safety protocols.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to proactively assess consumable requirements and contribute to continuous process improvement.
- Willingness to travel for pilot and field-scale studies as needed.