What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Chemist position at ECOLAB?
Ecolab has an immediate need for a Senior Chemist located in Fresno, TX. The Sr Chemist role and responsibilities are to support the analytical needs within the Nalco-Water RD&D Pilot Plant operations supporting research innovation, product transfer, insourcing, manufacturing, and process improvement activities. The candidate will be working directly with researchers, engineers and R&D Operators performing analytical analyses of samples utilizing the different analytical instrumentations to include lab-bench instruments, FTIR, GC's, GPC, ICP and NMR. A people-oriented personality and safety mindset with a strong verbal and written communication skills are required to work safely and collaborate with not just team members, but also personnel of various departments and groups. This role is critical to the success of the Pilot Plant operations and supports to Ecolab businesses. The successful candidate will report directly to the team Director of the RD&E process technology of Global Industrial.
What's In It for You
Be a member of a dynamic Ecolab family whose focus is to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier - helping customers succeed while protecting people and the resources vital to life.
Join the team that focuses on safety, inclusivity, support, and growth where you can engage and demonstrate your ability and be impactful and the opportunity to shape your career within the company.
What You Will Do
Attend team meetings and discussions on project objectives and analytical testing needs
Schedule and plan with team on sampling and testing of samples
Assist on raw material procurement
Understand the hazardous nature of related chemicals as outlined in SDS's
Proficient on QC lab instruments such as pH, density, Karl Fisher for moisture analysis, Brookfield viscometer, NVR, FTIR, GC's, GPC, ICP, NMR, and other wet test methods.
Take picture of samples, document, and report on team SharePoint and presentation of data
Proficient in MS Office
Minimum Requirements:
Track record on continuous improvement, safety, and inclusion culture
Degree or Advanced degree in a chemistry or related discipline.
Degree and 2 or more years or advanced degree and 1 or more years related experience.
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.
