Lab Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 aLab Technicianto join our team in Joliet, IL.As a Lab Technician, you’ll perform biological and chemical analyses, support formulation development, and contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

How You’llMake an Impact:

• 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 rejectproducts 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

• Conductreexamination 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

• Optimizeand recommend lab improvements to support 5S initiatives

• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant Location: Joliet, IL

• Work Week & Shift: 12 hour shifts, either 6AM to 6PM, or 6PM to 6AM

What’sUnique About This Role:

• 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:

• 2 year technical degree

• Experience working in a lab environment

• Experience working with statistical software

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis

• Experience with laboratory safety procedures/regulations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’sin itFor You:

• 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 $27.00 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. for additional benefits information..

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.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.