Jr. Researcher – R&D

Industrie De Nora is a multinational company based in Milan and listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange. We are a global provider of innovative technologies and electrode solutions for industrial electrochemical processes. Since its foundation in 1923, De Nora has been driven by the philosophy of continual improvement. Today, it is the world’s largest supplier of high-performing catalytic coatings and insoluble electrodes for electrochemical and industrial applications. It is also a leading supplier of equipment, systems, and processes for water treatment and purification. De Nora is committed to developing unconventional solutions to achieve the energy transition to decarbonization, the green hydrogen economy, and clean water for everyone.

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• OUR PURPOSE: Empower collaboration and champion resilience
• OUR VISION: Leverage available talents as catalysts for a sustainable future.
• OUR MISSION: Agility & green technologies for value creation.

Job Scope

We are seeking dedicated and innovative applicants to join our New Applications Research (NAR) division within Corporate R&D. This position is based at the De Nora Tech research facilities in Concord, Ohio, approximately 30 minutes east of downtown Cleveland.

Join a passionate and multi-disciplinary team of researchers spread across three continents focused on developing cutting-edge technologies to drive De Nora’s growth into emerging applications focused on decarbonization and circularization of our economies for a sustainable future. Be a part of our mission to innovate and excel in the field of electrochemistry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and scale up of new catalytic materials, coatings, and electrode solutions and related chemical processes for emerging industrial electrochemical applications.
• Work within interdisciplinary teams to create new projects and contribute to ongoing R&D programs in the New Applications space
• Present research results internally to project managers and De Nora Leadership
• Use of Excel and other appropriate software for data analysis and management.
• Actively participate in EH&S and 5S related laboratory activities.
• Travel up to 5%, including international

Qualifications And Experience

A successful candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter, capable of utilizing their scientific background and creativity to find solutions to technical challenges within a dynamic and fast-paced industrial research environment. Ideally, the candidate should have all the following qualifications:

• B.S/M.S in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, or related field with a focus on electrochemistry with 0-3 years’ experience in R&D environment.
• Prior experience or classwork in the field of electrochemistry.
• Strong desire and aptitude to work in a sophisticated, hands-on lab environment with a strong safety ethic
• Basic familiarity with common laboratory process equipment/instrumentation; fluency and aptitude for learning and using technical software for instruments for data analysis.
• Ability to work autonomously in an efficient and timely manner with strong organization and communication skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride of our diverse and inclusive environment. We aim to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, who will enhance the quality of our products and services and contribute to the Group’s success. We are committed to prioritize talent, make people feel respected, appreciated, and free to fully express their potential.