Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

THE ROLE: The ideal candidate will be able to able to provide support as analytical chemist  and bring broad experience in spectroscopy and statistical analysis for the YSI life sciences and environmental water quality product lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison between R&D, QA and marketing teams to define, defend and explain sensing specifications and claims
• Determine theoretical and practical limitations to sensing specifications through laboratory experimentation and R&D prototype builds.
• Proper design of experiment methodology to support proof of concept and sensor validation.
• Perform data analysis with applied statistical analysis on data sets using statistical software packages.
• Support other members of the R&D development team.
• Evaluate new technologies, methods and products to determine viability for commercialization.
• Ensure that all work is thoroughly documented and organized for future reference.
• Local field operations support for sensing technologies.
• Electrochemistry with corrosion properties and analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum MS in Chemistry with 10+ years.
• PhD in Chemistry with 4+ years preferred but not required.
• Exposure to environmental sensing and/or life science technology is a plus.
• Solid communications skills, both verbal and written. Ability to articulate very technical concepts to non-technical team members and ability to mentor others.
• Ability to work with a cross-functional R&D/Engineering team.
• Ability to work in a product development environment operating under project schedules and timelines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Intimate familiarity with modern spectroscopic tools and methods.
• Good working understanding of statistics using modern software platforms.
• Requires minimal direction, self-starter.
• Good documentation skills/organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office:Chemistry laboratory / General office environment / Production technical support / Local field support.
• Standard weekly job hours:40 hours/week minimum Monday through Friday.
• Travel:10% travel.

EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED