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Lead Chemical Engineer

ECOLAB
$107,600.00 - $161,500.00
United States, Illinois, Naperville
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Apr 21, 2026

Products for Concrete and Refractory applications are the growing revenue generators in CTG. Ecolab is the market leader with over 60% shares in slurries and flours supply to the US-based investment casting industry and seeks to gain significant market share in concrete industry. CTG RD&E proposes bringing in a new engineer dedicated to the application of colloidal silica in concrete admixture and refractory products. This Lead Chemical Engineer is very customer support orientated. It requires a fair number of domestic travels, problem solving skills, planning and hand-on executions of field trials as well as laboratory testing.

What You Will Do

This position is very customer support orientated. It requires a fair number of domestic travels, customer-facing skills, excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The candidate will be expected to plan and execute trials in the field as well as in the laboratory. The candidate is expected to drive technology improvement and perform as a subject matter expert in the field of Concrete Admixtures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Chemical Engineering or related and 6 years of R&D experience; MS in Chemical Engineering or related and 4 years of R&D experience or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related and 2 years related R&D experience

  • Hands-on experience in concrete manufacturing processes, concrete admixtures design and formulation

  • Ability to travel up to 50% domestically

  • Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

  • Refractory formulation and handling preferred.

  • Detailed knowledge in common concrete processes, admixture composition, raw materials and their key functions.

  • Plans and executes development of new technologies in the field of concrete and refractory.

  • Coordinates and executes internal and field trials for validation of the technologies.

  • Strong customer-facing skills.

  • Recognized as a technical expert in concrete admixture formulation, performance and analyses.

  • Actively coaches, trains, and mentors other operators at customer sites.

  • Normally reports to R&D Manager or Director.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. 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

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.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and 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, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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