A trusted partner at nearly three million commercial customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 45,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

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

Embrace Ecolab’s safety culture

Develop, validate, and transfer analytical test methods to Quality Control (QC) laboratories

Support QC laboratories with method and instrument troubleshooting both remotely and on-site

Engage in research to develop/improve analytical test methods

Collaborate with corporate and divisional research scientists on new development projects

Collect data, perform analysis, summarize findings in written technical reports and at key project check points, and make recommendations for proceeding to project conclusions

Conduct analyses and experiments in support of QC batch release test methods

Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related discipline

Analytical chemistry laboratory experience

Ability to travel up to 15% to provide on-site training and support

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

1-3 years of regulated testing (GMP/GLP) and documentation (GDP) experience

1-3 years of technical writing experience

Experience applying principles of scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, analyze potential solutions, and draw valid conclusions

Excellent people and team building skills, interacting with a wide range of individuals and grade levels

Strong presentation skills with ability to clearly articulate technical subject matter

Demonstrated success in working on complex, multi-function project teams

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our 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.

Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

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.