Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Principal Lab Technician to engage in product and test method activities. This role performs tests on raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods, documenting quality results, advising on batch adjustments, conducting audits .

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!

What You Will Do:
Support analytical testing for all required chemical raw materials, semi-finished good products, and finished good products that is required for product release.

Support product failure investigation by analyzing product mix, support documentation, and collaborate with production staff and/or Quality Engineers to determine potential root cause and adjustments as needed.

Assist in product non-conformances and customer complaint investigations

Oversight of daily lab operations, ensuring lab staff is adhering to best laboratory practices and in compliance with all developed processes and test methods.

Ensure completion of all requested innovation and product improvement and development projects which are lead and requested by RD&E, Corporate Quality, and/or local management.

Develop and manage lab KPIs for continuous improvement.

Properly store and maintain product retains.

Manage lab supply stock, including consumables, reagents, and standards

Manage all lab equipment calibration program and required PMs.

Ensure all laboratory records are properly maintained and in compliance with corresponding ELPPs (Ecolab Lab Practice Procedures).

Protect integrity of lab results by confirming all methods are precisely conducted per QATM and ELPPS

Develop & lead process improvement efforts that allows the lab to function optimally and efficiently, while minimizing lab method errors.

Ensure all quality specification requirements are held and met prior to product release.

Performs other related duties as required by business needs.

Position Details:
Location: Garland, TX

Shift: 1st Shift

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemical or technical related field

5+ years of lab-based experience within a manufacturing environment.

Experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, food, or beverage industry.

Experience in an ISO 9001/SQF/GMP manufacturing environment.

Required to support lab troubleshooting on an on-call basis

No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical lab equipment

Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience with SAP system.

Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities.

Must perform well in a team-driven atmosphere, with the ability to work independently.

Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. All applicants should be aware that Ecolab is a federal contractor. If the federal contractor vaccine mandate is reinstated in its current form, all Ecolab employees will need to be vaccinated, or have an approved religious or medical accommodation in place.

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 proces s, please call Ecolab Recruiting Support at (866) 841-6682 for assistance.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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