Lead Researcher - Mass Spectrometry

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Join our Technology Center in Tomball, TX!

As our Lead Researcher in Mass Spectrometry, you'll be more than an instrument operator. You'll be the driving force behind some of our most complex analytical challenges, a trusted advisor to customers and colleagues alike, and a mentor who elevates the entire team around you.

What You'll Do

Own the Science

• Serve as our resident mass spectrometry expert, leading method development, troubleshooting, and advanced analytical studies
• Apply cutting-edge MS techniques to solve complex, real-world scientific challenges
• Provide expert-level technical guidance to internal teams and external customers
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and continuously push the boundaries of what our laboratory can do

Lead & Inspire

• Train and mentor laboratory staff on mass spectrometry instrumentation and techniques
• Provide technical and operational oversight for the MS laboratory area
• Author and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure best-in-class performance
• Initiate and lead high-impact laboratory projects from concept to completion

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements and significant cost-saving initiatives
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision and accountability
• Ensure full compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements

Stay Hands-On

• Perform advanced, research-level analytical techniques and scientific studies
• Calibrate, maintain, and optimize mass spectrometry instrumentation
• Execute routine and complex laboratory testing per established SOPs
• Manage inventory for required operating materials.
  
  

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field
• 5 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience, with significant focus on mass spectrometry
• Deep theoretical and practical expertise in MS techniques and instrumentation
• Proven track record in method development, process improvement, and project leadership
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation and analytical challenges
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven laboratory environment.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field
• 15 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience, with significant focus on mass spectrometry
• Expert skills in complementary techniques such as spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, microscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography, extractions, or metallography
• Deep knowledge of industrial water and/or process systems and associated treatment solutions
• Experience with LabWare or a similar LIMS
• Experience in an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) certified organization
• Strong public speaking skills.
  
  

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger

communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder

and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we

also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this

posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable

law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not

sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a

current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.