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Ecolab is seeking a Chemist to provide technical support to multiple research scientists focusing on water soluble polymer and related chemistry product development. Our team, an enterprise-wide innovation platform, develops differentiated innovations in chemistry and associated processes through synthesis, product optimization, production support, and chemical application insights. 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:
Execute routine and experimental laboratory activities supporting one or more research projects through direction from senior research scientists
Maintain and operate multi-scale reaction and characterization equipment, including larger equipment
Conduct routine and experimental analysis for product characterization and to support product applications
Provide synthetic, supply chain, and production support through lab reactions and experimentation
Engage in research to develop new methods of processing or production
Contribute to the development of differentiated technology, products, processes, or systems
Interpret experimental results and properly document findings
Communicate findings and observations through written and verbal communication and presentations
Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related
0-2 years of Chemistry experience
Some mechanical aptitude
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Sponsorship not available
Preferred Qualifications:
Synthetic experience in a lab environment
Demonstrated initiative and ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to flourish as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers
The successful candidate will be innovative, self-starting and team orientated
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. to see our 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.