Lead Chemist

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company currently is seeking a Lead Chemist to join the Power RD&E team in Naperville, Illinois. As a Lead Chemist, you will be responsible for developing innovations and leading broader platforms in water treatment and power generation. You will also collaborate with other scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for our clients' challenges in the Power Industry.

As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, the demand for green chemistries and renewable sources have accelerated. As an innovation partner Nalco Water technologies empower our customers to meet this growing demand in sustainable ways –through more efficient operations and through technologies that reduce the demand for scarce water resources. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company focused on developing solutions that advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use.

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

• Develop and transfer phase 0-1 chemistry and formulation concepts
• 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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• MS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline and 4 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or
• PhD Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline and 2 years of Industrial Research & Development experience.
• Experience developing innovative chemical technologies in Power Industries, leveraging knowledge of chemical properties and structures to deliver commercial technologies.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 20%
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading research projects that leverage an understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships influencing heat transfer.
• PhD Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience developing innovative chemical technologies in cooling water, boiler, and wastewater treatment, with emphasis on corrosion inhibitors, dispersants, and biocides.
• Experience working independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking and leading meetings with internal and external customers.
  
  

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $141,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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)

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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.