Lab Technician

Ecolab is seeking a Chemist to execute technical laboratory activities in support of technical platform development.

• 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

• Conduct analyses and experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their applications
• Conduct experiments to improve upon or duplicate various materials and substances
• Engage in research to develop new methods of processing or production
• Examine potential new uses for technical platforms
• Perform data collection, technical analysis, summarizing findings in written technical reports and at key project checkpoints and recommend proceeding to project conclusions
• Contribute to the development of differentiated technology, products, processes, or systems
• Provide professional divisional support
• Conduct analyses and experiments in support of product applications
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and file reports for experimental work
• Develop and select appropriate methods, tests, and procedures as required
• Develop innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products, processes, systems or methods having major importance to the business
• Ensure that proprietary project innovations are protected with proper legal instruments (e.g. patents)

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry
• 2 years of Chemistry experience
• Sponsorship is not offered for this role

• Experience applying principles of scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, analyze potential solutions, and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrated success in working on complex, multi-function project teams
• Excellent people and team building skills, interacting with a wide range of individuals and grade levels
• Strong presentation skills with ability to clearly articulate technical subject matter
• Ability to create innovative solutions toward key application issues for the business
• Must have demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks

Location:

Bahrain

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab 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, or disability.