Scientist III

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Scientist III Job Description The Scientist III is a senior technical contributor within our R D team, leading advanced bench-scale treatability studies and providing technical support for pilot-scale projects. This role applies expert scientific judgment, data interpretation, and problem-solving to improve system performance, throughput, and reliability. The Scientist III owns scientific direction, mentors junior staff, and supports customer-facing technical discussions. Responsibilities Lead planning and execution of complex bench-scale treatability studies. Provide technical design and operational guidance for pilot-scale projects. Identify and resolve technical issues and process bottlenecks across bench and pilot studies. Ensure pilot testing delivers consistent, interpretable performance data. Prepare clear, high-quality reports and presentations with data-driven recommendations. Develop and validate bench-scale treatment methods informed by PFAS structure-reactivity relationships. Drive method and process innovations to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability. Perform technical reviews of experimental plans, data, and reports to ensure rigor and traceability. Support technology sourcing and evaluation toward deployable engineering solutions. Participate in customer and partner technical discussions, clearly communicating scientific rationale and limitations. Mentor junior scientists and provide technical oversight to ensure quality and consistency. Lead authorship of treatability reports, white papers, patent applications, and scientific publications. Adhere to established safety standards and R D SOPs. Maintain a clean, organized, and well-documented laboratory environment. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and integrity in all work. Essential Skills B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or related field. 4+ years of R D experience (2+ years post-Master's or Ph.D.). Expertise in water treatment engineering with hands-on bench-scale testing. Experience managing multiple projects and supporting pilot-scale operations amid water quality changes. Additional Skills & Qualifications Scientific coding, modeling, and data analytics. Optimization of reagent formulations. Supporting and advancing treatability studies and process development. Work Environment The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is based on-site at our headquarters in North Minneapolis. Occasional travel may be required for client visits, industry events, or conferences. The role is situated in an industrial/manufacturing-style laboratory space, ideal for those comfortable with practical, applied lab work. We foster a family-like, inclusive culture valuing openness and collaboration. The workspace features natural elements, such as plants, and maintains an open dog policy, allowing employees to bring their dogs when appropriate. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $48.07/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.