Principal Chemist - ECOLAB

Ecolab is seeking a Principal Chemist to develop and advance differentiated innovations in chemistry and associated processes through synthesis, structure-activity correlations, product optimization, production support, and chemical application insights 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 across a variety of Nalco Water businesses.  You will work closely with core and application research 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

What You Will Do:

• Molecular design (both polymer and small molecule), synthesis, and characterization

• Develop and apply laboratory synthetic routes, formulation, and characterization methods for water-soluble polymers in various product forms

• First path performance evaluation of developed chemistries and associated technologies

• Iterative structure-activity optimizations through close collaboration with application subject matter experts

• Evaluate scale-up feasibility of developed chemistry from bench to pilot plant scale

• Support field performance validation of newly developed chemistries

• Continued optimization and support (production/quality/compliance) of our current product portfolio

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Polymer/Material Chemistry or related Chemistry discipline AND between 0 to 2 years of relevant R&D experience

• Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structure-activity relationships

• Synthesis, formulation, and characterization experience

• Sponsorship not available

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied chemistry experience

• Ability to flourish as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers

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