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Principal Scientist - Biocides | Specialty Chemicals

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
This role leads development of biocide and microbial control technologies for industrial applications, driving projects from research to commercialization. It involves cross-functional collaboration, scientific leadership, and advancing solutions for water treatment and process industries.
  • Only PhD/MS candidates with antimicrobial & biocide expertise apply
  • Only people with Industrial Water Treatment expertise (Cooling Water preferred)

About Our Client

Our client is a US-headquartered global specialty chemicals company serving water-intensive and process industries. The company develops antimicrobial, water treatment, and performance chemistry solutions that improve operational efficiency and sustainability across industrial operations.

Job Description

  • Lead development of next-generation biocide and microbial fouling control technologies for global industrial applications.
  • Design and validate Legionella detection and mitigation strategies, ensuring strong scientific and regulatory compliance.
  • Drive innovation from concept to commercialization, including formulation, prototyping, field validation, and scale-up.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to deliver technical solutions and strengthen product portfolios.
  • Mentor scientists, contribute to patents and publications, and support global technical leadership initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

PhD (7-9 years) or MS (10+ years) in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering with strong experience in antimicrobial and biocide technologies. Solid background in microbial fouling control, industrial microbiology, and product development from lab to commercial scale.

Experience supporting field trials and working with industrial customers, preferably in water treatment or process industries.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead global innovation in industrial antimicrobial technologies.
  • Senior scientific role with strong IP ownership and commercialization impact
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6966169

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
R&D
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6966169

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.