About this role
Ecolab’s Healthcare division is seeking a Divisional Scientist to join our Melbourne-based team. This is a key technical and customer‑facing role supporting the development and launch of innovative healthcare solutions across the region.
As a Divisional Scientist, you will work cross‑functionally with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory and Supply Chain to help design, adapt, product test and deliver new products and programs that drive growth and value for our customers. You will also partner closely with our field sales and service teams to support post‑launch activity, provide subject matter expertise, and lead the successful implementation of new programs in the market.
Our R&D team continues to strive to develop new product ideas that will benefit our extensive customer base in the Healthcare sector.
In this hands-on role your key responsibilities will include:
Working collaboratively with a small team of scientists supporting our Healthcare business unit
Providing customer facing technical support
Managing a portfolio of innovation projects, ensuring technical deliverables are on schedule and budget, with a focus on field testing and technology deployment.
Acting as the business partner for our Healthcare sales team regarding technical support and in-line product maintenance on-site.
Ideally you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in chemistry, chemical or mechanical engineering or a related scientific/technical discipline
The desire to deliver new products to market within a commercial product development environment
Innovation pipeline management would be highly regarded
Excellent end to end project management skills
Good attention to detail, consistent follow through and reliable documentation skills.
A strategic innovative thinker
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything on the list as full and comprehensive training will be given.
Life at ECOLAB:
Our three behavioural shifts are People First, One United ANZ Ecolab Team and Owning the Outcome.
We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, there is a world of opportunity that can be found within our growing company, and delivering results and demonstrating teamwork, drives advancement.
Some of the benefits you could enjoy:
Flexible working arrangements
Health and Well-being Subsidy of $250 per year
Purchased Additional Annual Leave option and MY Days bonus leave program
Rewarding bonus and incentive programs
Attractive staff product discounts
Access to the Ecolab holiday house in Lake Taupo NZ
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
How to apply:
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The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ecolab or by their external third-party provider.
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Other facts
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
What you'll do
- The Divisional Scientist will work cross-functionally with various teams to design, adapt, test, and deliver new healthcare products. They will also provide technical support and manage innovation projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
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