Staff Scientist

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a Staff Scientist to join the Primary Metals RD&E team in Naperville, Illinois. As a Staff Scientist you will be responsible for developing new innovations and leading technology platforms in water treatment, collaborating with scientists and engineers to develop innovative solutions for our clients' challenges in the steel, copper and aluminum industries.

In a world increasingly impacted by water scarcity prioritizing water circularity to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact is critical to the success of the Primary Metals industry. As an innovation partner Nalco Water technologies empower our customers to optimize water usage and minimize waste, fostering a more sustainable future for the industry. 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 you will do:

• Engage with customers, sales engineers, and marketing functions to translate industry challenges into research platforms

• Develop innovative chemistries, automation and digital tools for the primary metals industry, with special emphasis on process water and wastewater treatment.

• Collaborate with other researchers and field technical consultants to deploy new innovations in field applications

• Lead projects from ideation and prospecting through final validation and commercialization in collaboration with functions across the organization, including marketing, sales and supply chain.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education

  • A BS Degree in Chemistry, or a related technical discipline and 8 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or

  • An MS Degree in Chemistry, or a related technical discipline and 5 years of Industrial Research & Development experience; or

  • A PhD Degree in Chemistry, or a related technical discipline and 3 years of Industrial Research & Development experience

• Experience developing innovative chemical, automation and/or digital technologies for industrial wastewater applications.

• Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 20%

• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing innovative chemical technologies for process and wastewater in the primary metals industries.

• Experience working independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers

• Experience working with coagulant and flocculent chemistries, including laboratory performance evaluation and application in industrial settings.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. 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.

 

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