Principal Chemist

Ecolab
📍 Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ecolab is the second largest ion exchange manufacturer globally and is the only company dedicated to resin technology. Purolite, an Ecolab company has been rapidly expanding into the Life Sciences & Bioprocessing market and focuses intensely on the research and development of new products at its manufacturing facility located in Llantrisant. Due to increased demand the business is now recruiting for a full-time Principal Chemist.

What you will do:

  • To synthesise new products for Ecolab and drive innovation (Ion Exchange resins, adsorbents, chromatography media, resins for bioprocessing, etc).
  • Perform optimisation exercises to improve process efficiency and reduce costs.
  • To work both independently and with existing RD&E staff, ensuring safe and most effective practices.
  • To liaise with process development, technical transfer and production teams ensuring successful commercialization of new products.
  • To study pap...
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    Job Details

    • Location Pontyclun, Wales
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Physical Scientists
    • Posted Date June 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 14, 2026