R&D Microbiologist

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, isseekingan experienced andmotivated applied microbiologist to join our innovation effortsand support our customersintheGlobal High Tech(GHT)industry.We areestablishinga dedicatedEU GHT RD&Eteam inLeiden, the Netherlands.
TheMicrobiologistwillprimarilybe responsible forcontributing to thedevelopmentand/ ordeploymentoftechnologiesandproductsthat prevent microbiological growth in cooling water applications. The role will also encompass a significant amountofcustomer (field / application)support forindustrialwater applications.We are seekingacandidatewith a strong technical backgroundandpracticalfield/applicationexperience,whoisself-motivated,hasa desire forcollaborationandis acreative problem solver.

What’sin it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundantenergyand healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company and a team that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people,perspectivesand ideas to achieve our best

• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.

The main responsibilities of the role areto:

• Plan and perform relevant experiments and interpret results to develop solutions to complexmicrobiologicalproblemsrelated toEcolab’s Data Center coolant portfolio.

• Supportthefielddeployment of products and solutions that prevent microbial growth in different cooling water applications.

• Provide customer support tocooling water (and other industrial water)field applicationsin the context of microbiological preventionandcontrolas well asremediationtechniques forbiofouling.

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This involves:

• Being a key technical contributor on multipleprojectsbyconducting both lab and field tests, ensuring that data is analyzed,documentedandresults communicatedin a clear and concise manner.

• Contribute to the development of the application guidelinesand operational windowsfor new products and/or technologies.

• Collaboratingwith a global team,various functionsas well as potential 3rdpartieson the development of technologies that meet customer needs.

• Provide insightontechnical hurdles or risksin innovation development and brainstorm approaches and strategies to overcome the hurdles.

• Identifyingand understandingcustomer needs and challengeswithin cooling water applications in the globalhigh techindustry(through field visits, engagement withcustomers andindustry experts)and using these learnings and experience tobuild theEUinnovation roadmap.

• Provide advanced technical support to sales and customers which includes but not limited to, technical training, application guidance, technical exchange,trouble-shooting, field visits etc.

Qualificationsand experience:

• Bachelor’s degree inMicrobiologyor relatedfieldwith ideally >1-2years ofindustry/fieldexperience

• Strong understanding ofmicrobiologicalanalyses and processes.

• Understanding ofknowledge of cooling water biocidal productsis anadvantage

• Experiencein the GlobalHigh Techindustry(and associated cooling technologies such as Direct to Chip cooling,Adiabatic)is an advantage

• Self-starter with great initiativeand ‘hands-on’ approach

• Good communicationskills;withthe ability to deliver complex information in an easy-to-understand format

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Works well under pressure

• Proficiencyin English (both written and verbal)required

• Willingness and ability to travel 10 % of the time

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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 or disability.