Senior Lab Technician

Ecolab • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to join our team in Naperville, IL. As a Senior Lab Technician, you’ll support a wide range of laboratory operations—from preparing and analyzing samples to maintaining equipment and mentoring new team members. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists and technicians to ensure accurate testing, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to a safe, organized, and high-performing lab environment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• 1 year of lab-based experience
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
• Wet chemistry analytical experience
• Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities
• Experience multi-tasking and managing numerous projects simultaneously
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments
• Prepare samples such as corrosion coupons, press fabrics, solid deposits, resins, or reverse osmosis membranes
• Conduct a variety of materials and chemical testing procedures by working with laboratory instruments to gather results
• Record and analyze testing results consistently and accurately in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Train new members of the team in lab techniques after gaining expertise in those areas
• Maintain equipment in operating condition and order supplies and services as needed
• Prepare and stock supplies for daily lab work
• Routine laboratory cleaning

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• matching 401K
• company-paid pension
• stock purchase plan
• paid parental leave
• select discounted childcare resources
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree