Principal Lab Technician

Ecolab•Kennesaw, GA

8d•$57,800 - $86,800•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Principal Lab Technician to join their team in Kennesaw, GA. This role involves leading hands-on testing and method development to support product development, product line maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Principal Lab Technician will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute technical insights, and play a key role in refining test protocols and delivering data that drives customer value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
4 years of lab-based experience in manufacturing
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities
Experience multi-tasking and manage numerous projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Conduct application and laboratory testing to support customer-driven and internal technical projects, including analytical testing, material evaluation, and equipment performance assessments.
Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to generate, record, and communicate laboratory data that supports innovative solutions and product improvements.
Gather and analyze data, summarize findings in technical reports, and share results with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Maintain and manage databases of technical reports and documentation.
Prepare for and participate in customer tours and team meetings, contributing technical insights and updates.
Build strong internal and external networks to coordinate specialized testing and convert findings into actionable, customer-facing reports.
Document and improve test methods, developing new protocols and enhancing precision and accuracy through statistical experiments.
Lead small-scale technical projects focused on product improvements, cost savings, or regulatory compliance, while ensuring adherence to lab safety and 5S standards.
Develop, validate, maintain, and verify performance of spectroscopic models (e.g., Raman and Near-Infrared [NIR]) used for raw material characterization, in-process monitoring, and finished goods release OR Support integration of spectroscopic methods into routine laboratory testing and assist in training team members on model use and interpretation.
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians, ensuring competency in test methods, equipment use, data integrity, and adherence to SOPs and GMP requirements.
Support the release of raw materials (RM), work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods (FG) by reviewing data, performing confirmatory or non-routine testing, and ensuring results meet established specifications.