Principal Chemist

Ecolab

167d • $83,600 - $125,400

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of R&D experience; Master’s Degree and 3 years of R&D experience; or Ph.D. and 1 year of R&D experience
• 1 year of formulation chemistry experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead new product projects from ideations up through commercialization
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of associates and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees