Sr Research Scientist Chemistry

????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 Sr. Research Scientist located in Atlanta, GA.

Job Title: Senior Research Scientist / Principal Scientist Discovery & Innovation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $113,000$140,000/year + performance bonus
Industry: Chemicals | Sustainable Innovation | Materials Science

About the Opportunity
Are you a forward-thinking scientist with a passion for innovation and sustainable chemistry? We are seeking a Senior or Principal Research Scientist to join a high-impact Global Discovery & Innovation team in Atlanta. In this strategic role, youll lead the exploration of new technologies that shape the future of water-intensive industries.
This position offers the opportunity to work on early-phase innovationfrom idea incubation to proof-of-concept, technology scouting, and external partnership development. Your work will influence long-term growth and sustainability goals, while collaborating with experts globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the exploration of new technologies through idea generation, screening, and incubation.
  
• Design and manage proof-of-concept studies and innovation projects to validate commercial potential.
  
• Scout for new partners, evaluate external technologies , and contribute to strategic collaborations.
  
• Perform techno-economic evaluations to support feasibility and scale-up.
  
• Support IP generation , including drafting and reviewing patents.
  
• Collaborate with global R&D and business stakeholders to align technical milestones with commercialization goals.
  
• Prepare and present technical results and strategic insights to stakeholders across the organization.

Ideal Background

• M.S. with 5+ years OR Ph.D. with 510 years of experience in:
• Inorganic chemistry , materials science , chemical engineering , or process chemistry
  
• Construction materials or mineral processing/beneficiation chemistries (a strong plus)
  
• Product development, scale-up, and technology transfer
  
• Building external partnerships and patenting strategies