Ecolab is seeking a highly capable Principal Chemist with expertise in chromatography to join our Global Analytical and Microbiological Services team. The successful candidate will utilize advanced analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, IC) to provide solutions and support to Ecolab’s product development, regulatory, technical service, and manufacturing teams globally.

What’s In It for You:

Creating a cleaner and safer world by providing information that ensures the safety and efficacy of Ecolab’s products

Be part of a team supporting all business units across the company in research and development

Opportunity for a long-term advanced career path

Access to best-in-class resources, tools, equipment, and technology

Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and performance

What You Will Do:

Collaborate with research scientists and business partners on development of new products and solutions for our customers.

Develop new methods or apply existing methods to solve problems to benefit our internal and external customers.

Provide analytical testing support focusing primarily on chromatography techniques including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, and Ion Chromatography (IC).

Interpret experimental data and communicate results to peers, customers, and project teams in written reports and oral presentations.

Embrace Ecolab’s safety culture

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with Analytical experience or

Masters degree in Chemistry or related discipline with 3 years Analytical experience or

Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related discipline with 5 years Analytical experience

Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience with standard chromatographic techniques and method development (GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, IC)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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.