R&D Technical Analyst

Ecolab, Purolite Resins, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a R&D Technical Analyst at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in G Street, Pennsylvania!

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It's an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

Ecolab is looking for a R&D Technical Analyst who will perform a variety of routine tasks to maintain product specifications including mechanical or chemical characteristics of an item or product, who will work under minimal supervision and receive instruction only as necessary. The successful candidate will work on assignments and performs tasks that are moderately complex, where discretion is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations regarding creation or maintenance of product specifications.

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, abundant energy 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

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
• Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry
• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What you'll do:

• Receives and catalogues Sales Service Samples.
• Communicates status of analysis to sales professionals.
• Runs the appropriate analyses.
• Interprets results of the analyses and their relationships.
• Produces a report and distributes it to the proper Ecolab sales professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

What you'll need:

• Associate's degree in physical science, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of laboratory experience required.
• Familiarity with wet chemical analysis, water chemistry, acid/base titrations, spectrophotometric analysis, ICP, liquid IC, and similar analytical methods.
• Computer proficiency with advanced writing skills.
• Ability to initiate tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to communicate professionally both verbally and written with visitors, professionals, and plant personnel.

Working Conditions:

• Position operates in a laboratory environment that is generally free of excessive noise, temperature extremes, but exposed to mildly hazardous chemicals and analytical equipment.

Benefits

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