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

2 years of Chemistry experience

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

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