Downstream Purification Scientist

Ecolab is seeking a Lead Chemist to develop and advance technical platforms satisfying both business and customer needs. 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. Successful candidates will possess strong collaboration and teamwork skills, be self-motivated, have good communication skills, be a creative problem solver, and have 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

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
• 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 6 years of R&D experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of R&D experience; or Ph.D. and 2 years of R&D experience
• 2 years of formulation chemistry experience
• Experience working with EPIC/CAS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships
• Working knowledge of statistics

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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.