Senior Chemist

We are seeking a Senior Chemist to join the Operational Innovation (OI) team, located in either Naperville or Eagan. This position collaborates extensively with RD&E, procurement, quality, and regulatory teams to advance raw material optimization initiatives, which are integral to supporting organizational growth, cost efficiency, and supply continuity. The role requires managing projects from inception through approval, with particular attention to regulatory compliance, chemical composition, and effective coordination with regulatory teams. Additionally, you will deliver technical expertise and conduct comprehensive reviews of raw materials.

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, 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

• Lead Regulatory Approval workstreams for alternative supplier qualifications including reviewing regulatory requirements and composition reviews, and SME coordination, routing, and approvals.
• Coordinate OI projects through the approval process including pulling and analyzing raw material specifications, developing where-used reports, and conducting initial impact assessments from a regulatory standpoint.
• Write clear and accurate specification changes for raw materials using technical information and professional judgment.
• Communicate to stakeholders on timing and implementation of OI projects.
• Collaborate with global OI teams and other key functions including RDE, regulatory, procurement, supply chain, and marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical discipline and 2 or more years of R&D (or related) experience
• OR a Master's degree (or above) and 1 or more years of related experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent data mining, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others while handling multiple projects and fluctuating priorities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong systems aptitude including PowerBI, nSAP, EPIC, Copilot or other AI systems.
• Demonstrates ability to work with ambiguity and operate comfortably in situations with unclear outcomes.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $72,700.00 - $109,100.00. 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.

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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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