Chemist

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

Whats in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the worlds 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:

• Bachelors 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

Benefits

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