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Principal Microbiologist

USA - Illinois - Naperville💼 Full-time💰 $85,900–$128,900🗓 2026-06-01 → 2026-07-30

Core

Leading R&D projects to develop new product and platform technologies for microbial control in industrial water systems.

Role type

Principal Microbiologist (Technical Lead)

Builds

New chemical technologies, formulations, analytical tools, and systems for industrial water treatment.

Domain

Industrial water treatment / Microbial control / Chemical formulations

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Technical leadership, complex research project management, microbiological laboratory techniques, design of experiments, chemical product characterization, experimental design, consulting/mentoring

Preferred skills

Microbial ecology, microbial physiology, industrial water system operations, surface/interfacial chemistry, biofilm formation/disruption, chemical and biocidal products, equipment automation integration, customer interaction

Technologies

Chemical formulations, analytical tools, automation equipment, digital components

Responsibilities

Lead projects and program segments to meet technical and business objectives; Plan and perform experiments to solve complex research problems; Develop new products and analytical tools; Provide consulting and mentoring to junior associates; Provide technical support to assist the sales process.

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership & mentorship

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