Lab Technician

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Ecolab is seeking a Lab Technician to 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.

• Assist in development of formulations for a variety of applications.

• Responsible for all steps of routine experimentation including sample preparation, equipment orientation, instrument control, data processing, and analysis.

• Conduct product performance and field testing.

• Approve, hold, 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.

• Plant
  
  Location:
  
  Joliet, IL

• Work Week & Shift: 12‑hour night shift, 6 PM – 6 AM

• Compensation: $27.00 per hour

• Provide laboratory support to housekeeping team projects, working with multiple project leaders as needed.

• Be part of multi‑functional product development teams, supporting them through the generation, recording, and communication of laboratory data.

• Become the team expert in a test method, running tests for the team when required and working to improve the precision and accuracy of that method through statistical experiments.

• Lead small, tactical projects including product improvements, cost savings, and regulatory-required reformulations.

• 2‑year technical degree.

• Experience working in a lab environment.

• Experience in experimental design and analysis.

• Experience working with statistical software.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis.

• Must be familiar with laboratory safety procedures and regulations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Starting on Day 1:
  Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company‑paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, 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.

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…