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Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company is seeking a highly qualified and creative scientist to join our innovation efforts in the areas of scale deposit and corrosion control as a Principal Chemist within the Water Anchor Research Development and Engineering (RD&E) group at our Naperville Technical Center in Illinois. An individual in this role will be responsible for conducting research, development, andproblem-solvingprojects to enable new and support existing technologies for industrial water treatment applications, such as cooling water treatment. This will require working closely with other RD&E teams, marketing and sales associates, external partners, and customers to design and execute test protocols, both in the laboratory and in the field, and clearly communicate results to stakeholders. We are seeking candidates who are invested in innovation excellence, have strong collaboration skills, are action-oriented, communicate effectively, are creative problem solvers, and possess strong perceptive observation skills.This position represents an opportunity to deliver differentiated solutions and expand the current portfolio of products in the field of water treatment.
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
A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.
What You Will Do:
This role will emphasize the development of chemical technologies and their application in industrial water systems.
Develop new chemical products, analytical tools, and systems integrating automation, equipment, and digital components to solve customer problems and deliver differentiated value in the area of scale and corrosion prediction and control for industrial water systems, such as cooling water and boiler water.
As part of a diverse, global, multidisciplinary and cross-functional team, a researcher in this position will collaborate directly with other scientists, research leaders, marketers, sales teams, and customers to develop, evaluate and deploy technical offerings.
New opportunity identification, solution ideation, initial feasibility analysis, process and product development, leading to commercial introduction of new programs and customer solutions.
Lead projects and program segments to meet technical and business objectives.
Plan and perform relevant experiments and interpret results to develop solutions to complex research problems.
Determine optimal solutions from various available options and advocate for proposed technology to internal and external customers.
Provide advanced support for technologies within the existing product line and application area, following appropriate training.
Appropriately document and communicate all research and support activities using formal/informal reports and presentations at all levels of the organization.
Provide consulting/mentoring on experimental design and work direction for junior associates.
Provide technical support to assist the sales process. At times, this will require travel at a level up to 15%.
Ensure that all research activities are performed with safety as the top priority.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Chemistry or related field and R&D experience; a Master's Degree in Chemistry or related field and 3 or more years of R&D experience; a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field and 5 or more years of R&D experience
Experience in technical leadership, communications, and management of complex research projects involving multi-functional teams.
Experience in the design and development of chemical technologies/formulations based on defined performance metrics.
Experience in analytical techniques or chemical product/materials characterization
Ability to travel up to 15%
Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
Shown aptitude for applying novel solutions to complex problems
A strong record of delivering innovative chemical technologies
Worked in diverse research environments
Understanding of surface/interfacial chemistry
Background in advanced materials science research
Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships,influencing corrosion and scale formation as well as inhibition
Benefits
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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.