at ECOLAB, INC in Naperville, Illinois, United States
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.
This position is based in Naperville, IL offices
What You Will Do:
Develop and transfer phase 0-1 chemistry and formulation concepts
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
Design and execute scientifically sound experiments and develop test methods to advance specific project goals
Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project teams in written reports and oral presentations
Conduct bench-top synthesis of novel chemistries
Reformulate existing products and develop new formulations
Support development of innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products, processes, systems, or methods having major importance to the business.
Evaluate scale-up feasibility of developed formulations from bench to pilot plant scale
Support field performance validation of newly developed chemistries
Interpret experimental data and communicate results clearly to peers and project terms in written reports and oral presentations
Maintain employee safety standards, including 6S lab standard
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in chemistry or related field and 3 years of related R&D experience or a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field and 5 years of related R&D experience
2 years of synthesis or formulation experience
Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships
Sponsorship is not offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong problem solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of statistics
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, our 49,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com
When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
