Senior Lab Technician

Ecolab•Naperville, IL

10d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab, the global leader of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional, and industrial markets is seeking a Senior Lab Technician. This role is responsible for performing sample receiving, sample preparation and analytical water testing activities. What’s in it For You 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 Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Click Here to see our benefits. What You Will Do: Work in a safe manner to complete analytical tests on water samples removed from our customer systems in support of sales or as part of a research project. Perform sample receiving duties. Perform several sample preparation techniques on water samples. Work to become the team expert in a test method, running tests for the team, and as your skills grow, working to improve the precision and accuracy of that method through statistical experiments. Become involved as needed in projects including test method improvements, costs savings, etc. Position Details: Plant Location: Naperville, IL Work Week and Shift: M - F 7:30am - 4:00pm with 30-minute break Compensation Package Offered: $28.00 / hour Minimum Qualifications: 2-year Technical Degree or 2 years of related experience working in a lab environment Experience working in a lab environment Experience using Microsoft Office Suite No immigration sponsorship available for this role Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Associate's Degree or B.S./B.A degree Knowledge of laboratory practices, scientific terminology, and the characterization and preparation of materials used in routine and special procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Auto titration and wet chemistry experience A high attention to detail and quality in results Ability to establish and meet deadlines to produce independent results, while building a network of resources in the company Ability to work well with other team members Ability to multi-task and work independently, managing numerous projects simultaneously Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $28.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 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

2-year Technical Degree or 2 years of related experience working in a lab environment
Experience working in a lab environment
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Associate's Degree or B.S./B.A degree
Knowledge of laboratory practices, scientific terminology, and the characterization and preparation of materials used in routine and special procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Auto titration and wet chemistry experience
A high attention to detail and quality in results
Ability to establish and meet deadlines to produce independent results, while building a network of resources in the company
Ability to work well with other team members
Ability to multi-task and work independently, managing numerous projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Work in a safe manner to complete analytical tests on water samples removed from our customer systems in support of sales or as part of a research project.
Perform sample receiving duties.
Perform several sample preparation techniques on water samples.
Work to become the team expert in a test method, running tests for the team, and as your skills grow, working to improve the precision and accuracy of that method through statistical experiments.
Become involved as needed in projects including test method improvements, costs savings, etc.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations