Lead Chemist

Ecolab Life Sciences; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Life Sciences as a Lead Chemist where you will be pivotal in developing innovative solutions for mineral processing. Focused on sustainable practices in the mining industry, this role involves engaging with multiple teams to tackle industry challenges and requires significant expertise in chemistry and project leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive market-competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of Industrial R&D experience with a BS Degree.
• Experience developing chemical technologies in mining.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative chemistries for mineral processing applications.
• Lead projects from prospecting to validation and commercialization.
• Collaborate with researchers to deploy innovations.

Skills

Innovative chemical technologies

Research project leadership

Collaboration

Public speaking

Education

BS Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

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Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company currently is seeking a Lead Chemist to join the Mining & Mineral Processing RD&E team in Naperville, Illinois. As a Lead Chemist, you will be responsible for developing new innovations and leading broader platforms in mineral flotation. You will also collaborate with other scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for our clients' challenges in the mining industry.

As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, the demand for metals such as copper and lithium 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 developing solutions that advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use.

What You Will Do

• Engage with customers, sales engineers, and marketing functions to translate industry challenges into research platforms
• Develop innovative chemistries for mineral processing applications, with special emphasis on programs for the alumina, copper, lithium, and phosphate segments.
• Collaborate with other researchers and field technical consultants to deploy new innovations in field applications
• Lead projects from initial prospecting through final validation and commercialization in collaboration with multiple functions
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Mineral Processing Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 6 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or
• MS Degree in Chemistry, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline and 4 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or
• PhD Degree in Chemistry, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline and 2 years of Industrial Research & Development experience
• Experience developing innovative chemical technologies for industrial applications, including oil and gas, mining and mineral processing and or water treatment. This experience should include leveraging knowledge of chemical properties and structures to deliver commercial technologies.
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 20%
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading research projects that leverage an understanding of fundamental physical/chemical properties and structural activity relationships influencing surface modification.
• Experience developing innovative chemical technologies in mineral processing, with emphasis on mineral flotation, scale control and/or material handling.
• 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)

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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