Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company
Overview
Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a
Principal Chemist
to join the Mining & Mineral Processing RD&E team in Naperville, Illinois. As a Principal Chemist, you will be responsible for developing new innovations and leading projects. You will collaborate with other scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for clients' challenges in the mining industry. As an innovation partner, Nalco Water technologies empower our customers to meet the world’s rising demand for copper, phosphate, alumina and other minerals through technologies that enhance productivity while reducing energy and water resource use. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company focused on developing solutions that advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. What You Will Do
Lead projects from initial prospecting through final validation and commercialization in collaboration with multiple functions Collaborate with other researchers and field technical consultants to deploy new innovations in field applications Engage with customers, sales engineers, and marketing functions to translate industry challenges into research platforms Minimum Qualifications
BS Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline and 5 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or MS Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline and 3 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or PhD Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline Experience developing innovative chemical technologies, leveraging knowledge of chemical properties and structures Experience working independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 20% Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role Preferred Qualifications
Fundamental knowledge and experimental experience related to rheology, hydrodynamics, and/or surface science Experience developing innovative chemical technologies for mining and mineral processing applications, such as mineral flotation Experience using standard statistical analysis and laboratory software (JMP, Matlab, R, etc.), as well as applying statistical concepts to analyze and interpret data Strong written and oral communication skills Compensation
The pay range for this position is $83,600.00 - $125,400.00. 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
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. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Customer Requirements Notice & ADA
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. Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. EEO & Inclusion
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. 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. We support Equal Employment Opportunity through Affirmative Action. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws and city ordinances (as applicable).
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Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a
Principal Chemist
to join the Mining & Mineral Processing RD&E team in Naperville, Illinois. As a Principal Chemist, you will be responsible for developing new innovations and leading projects. You will collaborate with other scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for clients' challenges in the mining industry. As an innovation partner, Nalco Water technologies empower our customers to meet the world’s rising demand for copper, phosphate, alumina and other minerals through technologies that enhance productivity while reducing energy and water resource use. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company focused on developing solutions that advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. What You Will Do
Lead projects from initial prospecting through final validation and commercialization in collaboration with multiple functions Collaborate with other researchers and field technical consultants to deploy new innovations in field applications Engage with customers, sales engineers, and marketing functions to translate industry challenges into research platforms Minimum Qualifications
BS Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline and 5 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or MS Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline and 3 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or PhD Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Mineral Processing Engineering or a related technical discipline Experience developing innovative chemical technologies, leveraging knowledge of chemical properties and structures Experience working independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 20% Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role Preferred Qualifications
Fundamental knowledge and experimental experience related to rheology, hydrodynamics, and/or surface science Experience developing innovative chemical technologies for mining and mineral processing applications, such as mineral flotation Experience using standard statistical analysis and laboratory software (JMP, Matlab, R, etc.), as well as applying statistical concepts to analyze and interpret data Strong written and oral communication skills Compensation
The pay range for this position is $83,600.00 - $125,400.00. 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
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. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Customer Requirements Notice & ADA
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. Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. EEO & Inclusion
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. 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. We support Equal Employment Opportunity through Affirmative Action. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws and city ordinances (as applicable).
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