Research and Development Chemist Intern

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab!Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.

Ecolab is seeking Research and Development Chemist Interns to join our summer 2026 internship program. Chemist interns support all business units of a globally diversified technology/service company, creating a dynamic, challenging, and varying work environment. This position will execute technical laboratory activities in support of technical platform development.

What's in it For You:

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

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

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

• Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuine businessimpact

• Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a "day in the life" of an Ecolab associate looks like

• Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct laboratory research and analysis supporting one or more of the following areas: Corporate Research, Technical Service, Analytical, Field Test or Product Development

• Develop and document new test protocols for use in research and field studies for validation of new product efficacy

• Coordinate and conduct product testing at customer sites in addition to training field service personnel on new product usage

• Provide on-site customer technical support and troubleshooting of new product applications and equipment

• Identify customer and business needs with respect to new product development efforts

• Developing product application knowledge to solve problems in the field

• Take incoming customer samples to conduct screening tests to determine soil composition and identify product chemistry available to address the specific cleaning needs

Position Details:

• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Monday, June 1, 2026

• Positions are located in Eagan, MN

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing office days with working remotely

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or Biochemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

• 11-week internship program, starting on Monday, June 1, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills in laboratory and field-testing environments

• Requires very strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers

• Self-motivated, independent worker

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team 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.