Lab Technician

About this role

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.  

Ecolab is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Clearing, IL . As a Lab Technician, y ou’ll perform biological and chemical analyses, support formulation development, and contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards .  

How Y ou’ll M ake an I mpact:    

• Assist 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   

• Conduct product performance and field testing   

• Approve, hold, and/or reject products based on laboratory analysis versus specifications    

• Ensure compliance to current regulatory requirements, following GMP guidelines for data reporting, and preparation of validation protocols, raw data generation, and final reports  

• Conduct reexamination of borderline results, research technical literature , and communicate opportunities for process improvements   

• Multi-task between many projects to ensure the various completion deadlines are met  

• Recommend testing parameters, complete experiments and project work as assigned   

• Provide analytical and technical support for quality related product investigations   

• Complete data reviews for out-of-specification test results issuing SPC charts of historical results  

• Optimize and recommend lab improvements to support 5S initiatives  

• Other duties as assigned  

Position Details:   

• Plant Location:  Clearing (Bedford Park)

• Shift:  1:00PM to 11:00PM, workdays to be assigned by manager

What ’ s U nique A bout T his R ole:  

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

• Be part of a company that values a culture of safety that includes top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment  

Minimum Qualifications:    

• Associate's Degree

• Experience in a Quality Lab environment

• Ability to read and interpret instructions in English

• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role  

Preferred Qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry , Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline  

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

What’s in it F or Y ou:  

• Starting on Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!   

• 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 

About Ecolab:  

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay rate for this role is $28.50 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits   Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.  Click here  for additional benefits information.  If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at  jobs.ecolab.com/working-here .

Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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 t

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