Role Overview
Ecolab Inc. is hiring a Principal Chemist - RD&E. This is a full-time role in Maharashtra. posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
To support the customers in IMEA market, Ecolab has established a state-of-the-art Research, Development and Engineering (RDE) center in Pune. We are seeking an Principal Chemist who has strong collaboration and teamwork skills, is self-motivated, has good communication skills, is creative problem solvers, and possess strong observation and agility and perception skills.
What You Will Do:
- Be part of the Operational Innovation team, driving value in the sourcing of raw materials by enabling material cost optimization, supply resilience, and revenue growth.
- The successful candidate will gain insight into Ecolab raw materials and regulatory documentation and could take on greater responsibilities within Bridge over time.
- Primary responsibility is to support raw material alternate supplier approval projects, with focus on regulatory compliance
- Extract and organize data from SAP and other data management systems.
- Conduct document reviews.
- Work with procurement partners to expedite tasks and resolve issues
- Compare chemical compositions
- Analyze information to assess project complexity
- Enter information into the project management tool
- Collaborate with global OI team to prioritize work, solve problems and foster best practices
- Support will extend beyond IMEA to other regions, e.g. Americas and Europe
- May include work with Regulatory Affairs associates
Job Details:
- Location: Pune
- Work Schedule: 12:30-9:30 PM (IST), to better overlap with workdays in Europe and the Americas.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering or related scientific discipline
- 3 -5 years of professional experience, preferably chemistry-related.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in chemistry/chemical engineering or related scientific discipline
- Regulatory background will be a plus
- Strong attention to detail and process-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, SharePoint, and PowerBI
- Experience with SAP
- Previous experience executing regulatory compliance programs
- Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documents
- Ability to understand legal and regulatory requirements, as well as business priorities, and collaborate to identify the best course of action
- Flexibility and adaptability, as well as demonstrated comfort with ambiguity
- Ability to make sound business decisions with incomplete data
- Learning agility as it relates to systems, databases, and business and regulatory processes
- Experience working on a cross-functional team
Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia
Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal Chemist - RD&E position at Ecolab Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ecolab Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Principal Chemist - RD&E position at Ecolab Inc. located?
This position is based in Maharashtra. Ecolab Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Principal Chemist - RD&E at Ecolab Inc. earn?
Ecolab Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Principal Chemist - RD&E role at Ecolab Inc. posted?
This role was posted on May 15, 2026 (29 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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