OMI Industries Inc

About the Company

OMI Industries, a worldwide leader in natural odor control solutions, is a privately-held corporation headquartered in Palatine, IL. Founded in 1989, OMI’s solutions solve organic and inorganic odor and emission issues across three brands: Ecosorb® (industrial), Fresh Wave® IAQ (commercial), and Fresh Wave® (consumer). Products from all three brands have received several awards, including the iParenting Media Award for “Best Product in the Housewares Category.” In 2011, Fresh Wave IAQ products received the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Safer Choice" recognition for safer chemistry, and 2012 brought OMI a ranking on the “Inc. 5000” list, as well as a “Parent Tested, Parent Approved” (PTPA) award. All three brands are sold worldwide, both directly and through distributors (Grainger, Waxie, Jon Don) and retailers (Target, Whole Foods, Ace Hardware). For more on OMI, visit www.omi-industries.com.

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OMI Industries Inc

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Senior Applications Scientist

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**Job title:** Senior Applications Scientist **Role Summary:** Serve as the scientific liaison between Research & Development and industrial sales, translating complex analytical data into customer‑focused solutions and supporting new product development through field testing and laboratory analysis. **Expactations:** - Travel up to 25 % of the time for customer visits and field trials. - Deliver clear, data‑driven reports and presentations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Manage multiple priorities independently, balancing rigorous scientific methodology with commercial requirements. - Contribute to regulatory submission efforts and third‑party certification as needed. **Key Responsibilities:** - Partner with sales to provide scientific insight during site visits, demonstrations, and customer meetings. - Conduct odor panel testing and gas sampling in field environments, ensuring accurate and actionable results. - Operate and maintain advanced analytical instruments (GC‑MS, LC‑MS, desorption tubes), troubleshooting and developing methods. - Design and optimize test methods to support new product development and address customer‑specific challenges. - Produce professional reports, presentations, application notes, and training materials for customers. - Evaluate pre‑formulations, conduct stability and performance testing, and assess packaging compatibility. - Collaborate with R&D and operations on pilot‑scale trials, translating laboratory findings into commercial products. - Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, proposing innovations. - Support regulatory submissions and third‑party certifications. **Required Skills:** - PhD in Chemistry. - Proven experience running and method‑developing GC‑MS and/or LC‑MS (Thermo‑Fisher preferred). - One first‑author paper published in a reputable scientific journal. - Strong written and verbal communication, capable of presenting to diverse audiences. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). - Demonstrated collaboration and relationship‑building ability. - Familiarity with ISO, GLP, and SOP regulatory standards (preferred). - Willingness to travel up to 25 %. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry. - First‑author publication in a peer‑reviewed scientific journal.

Rising sun, United states

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03-11-2025