Lab Technician

Ecolab • Eagan, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Eagan, MN . 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: Eagan, MN Work week and Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday - Friday 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry , Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• Must be familiar with laboratory safety procedures/regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level