Technical Consultant- Purolite

Ecolab Purification Technologies (Purolite Resins): United Kingdom (preferred) or other European countries Territory: Europe Travel Requirement: Approximately 30% Ecolab Purifications Technologies a global leader in ion exchange, adsorbent, catalyst, and specialty resin technologies, is seeking a highly motivated Technical Consultant to support the continued growth of our business across Europe The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource for customers, sales teams, and strategic partners, providing expert application support, troubleshooting, training, and business development assistance across a broad range of ion exchange and adsorption applications. This role combines strong technical expertise with customer-facing consulting and commercial support responsibilities. The successful candidate will combine scientific expertise, practical experience, customer-facing consulting skills, and a passion for solving complex industrial challenges. Experience with advanced analytical and digital tools is beneficial but not a prerequisite for success in the role. The position support customers across a diverse range of markets including industrial water treatment, pharmaceutical processing, food and beverage, energy, microelectronics, and emerging applications such as PFAS removal and resource recovery.

Technical Sales Support • Deliver technical support for a wide range of ion exchange, adsorbent, and catalyst applications. • Assist in evaluating customer processes, identifying opportunities for resin optimization and value creation through data analysis, site audits, technical reviews and digital tools. • Assist customers with commissioning, start-up support, operational optimization, investigation and solutions for customer performance issues. • Support sales teams with product selection, troubleshooting, and application recommendations. • Partner with regional sales managers and account managers to identify and develop new business opportunities. • Provide technical expertise during customer visits, presentations, bid preparation, and proposal development. • Support process evaluations and design calculations using PRSM and other internal technical tools. Training will be provided. Application Development & Innovation • Support, coordinate, and where appropriate conduct laboratory and pilot-scale studies in collaboration with application and R&D teams. • Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Marketing teams to support new product introductions and application development projects. • Contribute technical insights to innovation pipelines. • Support validation of new technologies and commercial deployment activities. Training & Knowledge Transfer • Deliver technical seminars, customer workshops, and internal training programs. • Develop technical reports, case studies, application guides, and customer-facing documentation. • Develop and maintain strong technical expertise in ion exchange and related separation technologies and serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Water Technology, Environmental Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. • Minimum 3 years of experience in technical consulting, applications engineering, process engineering, water treatment, or related industrial technologies. • Strong understanding of chemistry and industrial process applications. • Fluent written and spoken English. • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Europe. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multinational team. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree or PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Water Technology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.