Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy
transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Yokogawa is a leading supplier of measurement, control, analytical and reporting solutions and services. We have over 100 a hundred year history delivering and are highly reliable solutions that empower our client’s profitability and sustainability. Our success is built on a foundation of continuous innovation and passionate, energetic employees. This position is within our newly formed Life BU that focusses on technology and solutions that contribute to our overall society and well-being and provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to actively contribute to the next 100 hundred years.
The role will be to investigate and drive business opportunities associated with the current and emerging water treatment process in supporting equitable water access in alignment with the company’s core strategies. Support and participate in on-going research in the field of molecular biology and advanced chemical testing. Provide input, guidance, and direction of these technologies in support of targeted clients who may benefit from the advances in the adoption of these concepts. Provide hands on PoC/Pilot development working with team members to abstract data for integration in company software and hardware platforms.
DUTIES/RESULTS
Contribute to environmental business planning process.
Monitor changes in regulatory policy and industry trends, enabling the business to adapt strategically and to align innovation to the needs within our chosen markets.
Engage and support day-to-day technical and commercial engagements in water advancement.
Monitor and provide insights into competitor behaviors and evolving industry trends.
Collaborate with other Yokogawa peer technologists within the company providing guidance and insights into solutions implementation.
Develop and support sales and marketing collateral.
Collaborate with academia, research institutes, selected partners, external clients, and internal stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to improve Yokogawa’s market position.
Be fiscally aware and responsible and adhere to company guidelines.
Report on activities.
Specifications
Education: Preference is a PhD in molecular biology, chemistry, environmental science, or environmental engineering; active membership in current industry specific associations.
Experience
Can demonstrate 10 years min. experience in molecular biologist/chemical engineering with experience in direct pathogen/ indirect surrogate detection in industrial, academic, government and/or clinical settings.
Experience in advanced water treatment processes and water reuse practices.
Scientific communication skills documenting and presenting work to both public, scientific, continued education audiences. Bonus would be published works in trade/industry journals and publications.
Familiarity with codes and regulations related to water pollution control, emerging contaminants, and treatment processes.
Experience with pathogen identification, PCR testing process, and fluorescence spectroscopic testing process.
Experience with experimental design and with laboratory organization
Analyzing and rationalizing data protocols and meta data formats
Understanding and/or experience of AI/ML statistical techniques
Exposure to Decision Quality processes
Proven track record of collaborating in a team environment, being flexible and adaptable to change.
Strong empathy for the planet, people, and general well-being. Understanding of the UN SDGs.
Fluent with office productivity tools, Seismic, SalesForce, Microsoft products (TEAMS, OneDrive, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Travel: Position requires some travel, 25% - 50%
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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