Laboratory Technician

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Job description

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and?industrial markets?is seeking a?Lab Technician! This role is responsible for making measurements, performing routine quantitative and qualitative biological chemical analytical tests, researching technical literature and evaluating old processes.

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, abundant energy 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
* Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Click Here to see our benefits.

What You Will Do:

* Assists in development of formulations for?a variety of?applications
* Responsible for all steps of routine experimentation including sample prep, equipment orientation, instrument control, data processing, and analysis
* Conducts product performance and field testing
* Approves, holds, and/or rejects products based on laboratory analysis versus specifications
* Ensures compliance to current regulatory requirements, following GMP guidelines for data reporting, and preparation of validation protocols, raw data generation, and final reports
* Conducts reexamination of borderline results, researches technical literature and communicates opportunities for process improvements
* Multi-tasks between many projects to ensure the various completion deadlines are met
* Recommends testing parameters, completes experiments and project work as assigned
* Provides analytical and technical support for quality related product investigations
* Completes data reviews for out-of-specification test results issuing SPC charts of historical results
* Optimizes and recommends lab improvements to support 5S initiatives
* Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

* Plant location: Ellwood City, PA
* Work week and shift: Rotating schedule: week 1- 11:00PM-7:00 AM, week 2- 3:00PM-11:00 PM, week 3- 7:00 AM-3:00PM

Minimum Qualifications:

* Associate degree in?Chemistry, an applied science, or related technical discipline
* Previous Laboratory Technician experience or closely related experience, additional education may be substituted in part
* No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

* Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
* Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Analytical chemistry experience working with food and beverage, chemicals, or polymers
* Experience with chromatography equipment (HPLC, IC, GC)
* Internship or work experience in a formulation environment as a lab tech or chemist?Job?
* Experience working in a GMP manufacturing facility
* Good communication and time management skills
* Ability to work in a team or independently

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

US Federal Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate

Due to legal requirements applicable to federal contractors, applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated (i.e., 14 days past the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please call Ecolab Recruiting Support at for assistance.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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