NPI Scientist

NPI Scientist

Spencer Ogden

Location

Houston

Posted date

a day ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Other

We are looking to add a Scientist to our client's growing team in Houston. This is a hands-on role that involves working in a lab environment (and potentially commercial site). The scientist will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of water and wastewater treatment products/plants, particularly those related to direct lithium extraction (DLE).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead development and implementation of DLE technologies in the US.

Identify and evaluate new materials, sorbents, membranes, and process configurations for DLE applications.

Design and conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to evaluate extraction performance and optimize process parameters.

Analyze and interpret experimental data to drive decision-making and improvements in extraction efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability.

Support patent filings and intellectual property (IP) development related to innovative lithium extraction methods.

Produce technical documentation, SOPs, and reports to support process validation and regulatory compliance.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED or PREFERRED:

Ph.D., M.S., or Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

At least 3-5 years of industry hands-on experience with DLE technologies, including ion-exchange, adsorption, solvent extraction, or membrane-based separation techniques. Examples:

Working with lithium brine resources and optimizing lithium recovery efficiency.

Sorbent material development and characterization for lithium extraction.

Previous involvement in pilot plant operations or commercial-scale lithium extraction projects.

Excellent critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Experience in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer in an industrial setting.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-disciplinary teams.

Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.