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Chemist

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, has an opening for a Chemist to perform inorganic analyses of a variety of materials in the Deposit Analysis group. The ideal candidate will collaborate with teammates to complete complex analyses and report findings according to Ecolab methods and procedures.

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

What You Will Do

  • Interpret complex spectra from a variety of instruments including X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), X-Ray Fluorometer (XRF), Elemental Analyzer, a Gas Chromatograph (GC), among others.
  • Analyze and report analyses consistently and accurately in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Learn and conduct a variety of materials and chemical testing procedures and direct junior associates to perform the tests as appropriate
  • Engage and collaborate with RDE and customers across various divisions
  • Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments
  • Troubleshoot instruments when needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
  • 1-2 years of experience working in lab environment with analytical equipment
  • Strong understanding of chemical analyses and processes
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • A high attention to detail and quality of results
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in X-ray diffraction (XRD) / X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and interpretation

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $66,100.00 - $99,200.00. 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.

Salary : $66,100 - $99,200

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