Laboratory Technician

Ecolab • Garland, TX

4d • 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 Garland, TX. 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’ll Make 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 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: Garland, TX Work Week & Shift: Night shift, Monday to Friday; 9:30pm - 5:30am May require overtime depending on business needs What’s Unique 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 Performs limited and repetitive laboratory operations (in a laboratory or plant) with direct daily supervision. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative tests according to standard procedures. Assists higher level technicians in setup of laboratory equipment and in recording data for experiments and procedures. Assists in writing experimental reports, summaries, protocols and appropriate documentation in lab notebook. Perform routine and safety program checks and preventive maintenance on instruments. The incumbent implements the Quality System at a plant location by performing tests on raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods, documenting quality results, advising on batch adjustments, conducting audits, and training associates. 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 this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers 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. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• 2 years laboratory or quality control experience in related industry
• PC computer skills in Excel, Word, and Access
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis
• HPLC, FTIR, Viscometer Instruments, Auto titration, or other instrument training
• Experience with troubleshooting problems with test methods and lab equipment as they arise
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of basic statistical principles
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

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
• Perform routine and safety program checks and preventive maintenance on instruments.
• The incumbent implements the Quality System at a plant location by performing tests on raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods, documenting quality results, advising on batch adjustments, conducting audits, and training associates.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree