Lab Technician

Ecolab Inc. • Martinsburg, WV

75d • $40,400 - $60,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Lab Technician to join our team in Martinsburg, WV. 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field
• 1 year of laboratory technician experience in a Manufacturing environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis
• Must be familiar with laboratory safety procedures/regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of formulations forâ variety ofâ 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
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees