R&D Scientist

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Perform cutting-edge R&D experiments using ion exchange and adsorbents, focused on developing novel treatment technologies for drinking water, wastewater, landfill leachate, and other remediation applications.
• Design experiments, organize and implement tests, and ensure their relevance through high-level technical quality assurance of data.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation for integration into comprehensive reports.
• Maintain effective communication across multiple internal departments and build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Be an integral part of our safety culture, approaching all aspects of work with a safety-first attitude.
• Aid in authoring scientific articles, as well as participating/presenting in national conferences.
• Work alongside the Field Services team to support pilot operations.
• Aid in R&D efforts by supporting innovative treatment approaches at client sites.
• Support Business Development in writing proposals and communicating with clients about testing results.
• Aid in full-scale system commissioning and startup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Competence with chromatographic, wet chemistry techniques, and general laboratory skills.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, willing to take hands-on work, and be able to manage several projects and tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to safely lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to be present Monday to Friday in person in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, between 9 AM and 5 PM.
• Ability to support occasional weekend work in the laboratory.

Benefits

The annual compensation range for this role is $80,000-$90,000, in addition to an annual discretionary bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.