Ultra-Pure Water+ division of Ecolab is a global provider of advanced equipment, technology, and systems to produce ultrapure water (UPW). We are dedicated to innovation, offering energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater issues.
As an Innovation Engineer in the Ultra Trace Lab, you will support the development of advanced methods, instruments, and automated workflows to detect extremely low concentrations of chemical elements or molecules. Key functions include optimizing high-precision equipment like ICP-MS and LC-MS/MS, reducing background contamination, and translating research prototypes into validated, high-throughput analytical processes.
Joining Ultra-Pure Water+ means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future – together.
The role is based in Witterswil, Solothurn (Basel Area), Switzerland, with good public transport connection (Tram 10) and free car parking.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
- Proven experience in analytical chemistry
- Experience with liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) is an asset
- Experience in elemental analysis
- Hands-on experience with ICP-MS/MS is a strong asset
- Experience in the quantification of analytes at trace concentrations
- Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- Experience in method development and validation
- Experience working in an ISO-regulated environment
- Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage
- Self-motivated, creative, and able to perform effectively under pressure
- Hands-on mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- EU or Swiss citizenship or valid Swiss work permit
Soft Skills (Highly Desired):
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- High attention to detail
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Team-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels
- Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
What’s in it For You:
- A challenging and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- Flexible and self-determined work attitude, outstanding team spirit, and freedom in your area of expertise
- Work with the latest technologies in water treatment in a globally active company
- Be part of our young and international Innovation Team
- Start date after mutual agreement
- A collegial, dynamic, and collaborative corporate culture in an innovative company
- Modern infrastructure and working environment
- Participation in leisure activities
- 24 days of holidays, 6 additional flex days, and possibility of extra holidays
- At Ecolab we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect
Careers Advancing Ovivo Ultra-Pure Water+ by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions
Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
- Proven experience in analytical chemistry
- Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Experience in elemental analysis
- Hands-on experience with ICP-MS/MS
- Experience quantifying analytes at trace concentrations
- Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- Experience in method development and validation
- Experience working in an ISO-regulated environment
- Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- EU or Swiss citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- High attention to detail
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Team-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
