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. We are currently looking for a: Master Thesis Student (f/m/d) R&D – Membrane Cleaning (9 months) in Monheim am Rhein As Master Thesis student in collaboration with your local university chair you plan, manage, execute experiments in laboratory and pilot scale within your master thesis project in the space of membrane cleaning. The 9 months are divided into a 3 month internship and a six month master thesis duration. You will join the team of the center of excellence for membrane cleaning and water/chemical circularity located in Monheim, Germany which is globally responsible for Membrane. In close collaboration with our customer from the e.g. Dairy, Brew & Beverage, Food we develop solutions in the lab and upscale in our pilot center testing on membrane plants. We work closely with all regions around the globe to bring new innovations to our customers. Your Responsibilities: · Contribution to a research project for innovations in the field of food & beverage membrane cleaning · Investigation and method development for cleaning and artificial soiling experiments · Analysis of cleaning agents and their impact on membrane performance and rinse behavior Your Profile: · Analytical thinking and an engaging personality · Organizing ability to self-motivated work in pilot and chemistry laboratory environment · Enrolled Master’s student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food & Beverage studies · Local University support of a potential professor for the Master Thesis in the membrane space Our Offer: · The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments · The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth We are looking forward to your applications, including CV and a short motivation statement. li-eu