Principal Chemist

What you will do

• To synthesise new products for Ecolab and drive innovation (Ion Exchange resins, adsorbents, chromatography media, resins for bioprocessing, etc).
• Perform optimisation exercises to improve process efficiency and reduce costs.
• To work both independently and with existing RD&E staff, ensuring safe and most effective practices.
• To liaise with process development, technical transfer and production teams ensuring successful commercialization of new products.
• To study papers, patents and publications to keep up to date with latest developments in the field.
• To help maintain the required level of Health and Safety within the lab including upkeep of H&S databases (e.g. COSHH, SDS, Risk Assessments).
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Management of the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD degree in chemistry or equivalent (Preferably with a bias towards synthetic Chemistry – organic/polymer).
• An in-depth knowledge/experience of synthesis (preferably organic/polymer) and associated analytical techniques (preferably related to chromatographic/bead products).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a research and development or scientifically related field, preferably within an industrial setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Some supervisory experience in monitoring, leading/directing a team of individuals in project work/execution.
• Self-motivated, methodical, and organised with excellent attention to detail and reporting/communication skills.
• Strong appreciation of research laboratory health and safety considerations (e.g. COSHH, MSDS, Risk Assessments, safe practices for chemical handling etc).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of resin bead preparation (synthetic or natural polymers) and activation techniques.
• Understanding of conventional emulsification methods, including droplet formation and stabilisation.
• A broad understanding of the behaviour of hydrocolloids/polymer gels and how to characterise them would be advantageous.
• Knowledge/understanding of resin bead analytical techniques (particle size analysis, functional group capacity, porosity).
• Experience of project management/taking a leading role in project/product development.
• Able to manipulate larger chemical quantities and reactions (2-5 Litres)
• Knowledge and/or industrial experience within the field of Bioprocessing and associated media utilised in Bioprocessing.

EEO Statement

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

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