Chemist

Ecolab is seeking a Chemist to execute technical laboratory activities in support of technical platform development.

What's in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

• Conducts analyses and experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their applications
• Conducts experiments to improve upon or to duplicate various materials and substances
• Engages in research to develop new methods of processing or production
• Examines potential new uses for technical platforms
• Assignments involve data collection, technical analysis, summarizing findings in written technical reports and at key project check points and recommendations for proceeding to project conclusions
• Contributes to the development of differentiated technology, products, processes, or systems
• Provides professional divisional support
• Conducts analyses and experiments in support of product applications
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work.
• Assignments may require the development and selection of appropriate methods, tests and procedures.
• Develop innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products, processes, systems or methods having major importance to the business.
• Ensure that proprietary project innovations are protected with proper legal instruments (e.g. patents).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry
• Sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying principles of scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, analyze potential solutions, and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrated success in working on complex, multi-function project teams
• Excellent people and team building skills, interacting with a wide range of individuals and grade levels.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to clearly articulate technical subject matter
• Ability to create innovative solutions toward key application issues for the business
• Must have demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $66,100.00 - $99,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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