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 may not be a perfect fit for Nalco operations) - 3–5 years of experience is preferred over 2 years, ideally in: - The chemical blending industry (first option), or - Third-party laboratories (second option) - Operating knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation - Knowledge of physical analysis, spectrophotometric analysis, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis - Preferred knowledge of chromatographic analysis - Previous experience working under GMP conditions is preferred 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

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (Biology or Biochemistry may not be a perfect fit for Nalco operations); 3–5 years of experience preferred over 2 years, ideally in the chemical blending industry or in third-party laboratories; operating knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation; knowledge of physical analysis, spectrophotometric analysis, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis; preferred knowledge of chromatographic analysis; previous experience working under GMP conditions is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: experience applying scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, analyze potential solutions, and draw valid conclusions; experience working on complex, multi-function project teams; excellent people and team building skills; strong presentation skills; ability to create innovative solutions; proven initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

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).