Research and Development Chemist Intern

Ecolab is searching for chemistry students to join our Research, Development & Engineering (RDE) team as a Chemist Intern. Chemist interns in RDE support all business units of a globally diversified technology/service company, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varying work environment. This position will execute technical laboratory activities in support of technical platform development.  

What’s In It For You

• 12-week paid summer internship for you to grow both professionally and personally  
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, 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 
• Apply what you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that have genuine business impact    
• Grow your professional network through one-on-one meetings with Ecolab leaders, professional development workshops, and peer get-togethers  
• Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a “day in the life” of an Ecolab associate looks like  
• Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship with us.  
  
  

What You Will Do

• Conduct laboratory research and analysis supporting one or more of the following areas: Corporate Research, Technical Service, Analytical, Field Test or Product Development
• Develop and document new test protocols for use in research and field studies for validation of new product efficacy
• Coordinate and conduct product testing at customer sites in addition to training field service personnel on new product usage
• Provide on-site customer technical support and troubleshooting of new product applications and equipment
• Identify customer and business needs with respect to new product development efforts
• Developing product application knowledge to solve problems in the field
• Take incoming customer samples to conduct screening tests to determine soil composition and identify product chemistry available to address the specific cleaning needs
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Pursuit of Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar with expected graduation dates of December 2025 or May/June 2026
• Must be authorized to work in the US, without any sponsorship, now and anytime in the future
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills in laboratory and field-testing environments
• Requires very strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers
• Self-motivated, independent worker
  
  

Position Details

• Eagan, MN
• Relocation assistance is available for those meeting requirements.
  
  

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Benefits

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Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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.