Chemist

Ecolab; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chemist to conduct analyses and experiments supporting technical platform development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and 3-5 years of experience in the chemical blending industry or third-party laboratories. Responsibilities include developing innovative applications and ensuring proprietary projects are protected. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to make impactful changes in areas such as clean water and safe food.

Benefits

Opportunity to address meaningful challenges

Supportive workplace culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience preferred, ideally in chemical blending or third-party laboratories.
• Operating knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Previous experience under GMP conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and experiments on organic and inorganic substances.
• Engage in research to develop new methods of processing.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports.

Skills

Analytical laboratory instrumentation

Chromatographic analysis

Scientific thinking

Team building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ecolab is seeking a Chemist to execute technical laboratory activities in support of technical platform development.

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 :

• Conducts analyses and experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their applications
• Conducts experiments to improve upon or to duplicate various materials and substances
• Engages in research to develop new methods of processing or production
• Examines potential new uses for technical platforms
• Assignments involve data collection, technical analysis, summarizing findings in written technical reports and at key project check points and recommendations for proceeding to project conclusions
• Contributes to the development of differentiated technology, products, processes, or systems
• Provides professional divisional support
• Conducts analyses and experiments in support of product applications
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work
• Assignments may require the development and selection of appropriate methods, tests and procedures
• Develop innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products, processes, systems or methods having major importance to the business
• Ensure that proprietary project innovations are protected with proper legal instruments (. patents)

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (Biology or Biochemistry may not be a perfect fit for Nalco operations)
• 3–5 years of experience is preferred over 2 years, ideally in :
• The chemical blending industry (first option), or
• Third-party laboratories (second option)
• Operating knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation
• Knowledge of physical analysis, spectrophotometric analysis, quantitative analysis, and qualitative analysis
• Preferred knowledge of chromatographic analysis
• Previous experience working under GMP conditions is preferred

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience applying principles of scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, analyze potential solutions, and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrated success in working on complex, multi-function project teams
• 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
• Ability to create innovative solutions toward key application issues for the business
• Must have demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.