Job Description

Ecolab is seeking a Principal Chemist to develop and advance technical platforms satisfying both business and customer needs. In this role you will be responsible for performing and leading research, development and problem solving projects to enable new product and platform development. You will work closely with anchor and divisional RDE teams to design execute and communicate results. We are seeking candidates who have strong collaboration and teamwork skills, are self-motivated, have good communication skills, are creative problem solvers, and possess strong observation and perception skills.

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
• Opportunity identification, ideation, initial feasibility analysis, process and product development (including formulation, prototyping, test method development, field trial design and execution), leading to commercial introduction of new programs and customer solutions

What You Will Do:

• Lead new product projects from ideations up through commercialization
• Collaborate with anchor and divisional research scientists/RDE leaders on new development projects and platforms
• Actively engage in development of new platforms that meet strategic business needs
• Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations
• Provide consulting on experimental design, mentoring, and work direction for junior lab scientists
• Maintain employee safety standards, including 6S lab standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of R&D experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of R&D experience; or Ph.D. and 1 year of R&D experience
• 1 year of formulation chemistry experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $83,600.00 - $125,400.00. 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.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

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