Lab Technician

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Lab Technician. This role is responsible for making measurements, performing routine quantitative and qualitative biological chemical analytical tests, researching technical literature, and evaluating old processes.
 

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, abundant energy 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 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
   

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What You Will Do:  

• Assists in development of formulations for a variety of applications 

• Assist QA Analysts in performing scheduled calibrations

• Prepare reagents as needed for testing

• Responsible for all steps of routine experimentation including sample prep, equipment orientation, instrument control, data processing, and analysis 

• Conducts product performance and field testing 

• Approves, holds, and/or rejects products based on laboratory analysis versus specifications  

• Ensures compliance to current regulatory requirements, following GMP guidelines for data reporting, and preparation of validation protocols, raw data generation, and final reports

• Conducts reexamination of borderline results, research technical literature and communicates opportunities for process improvements 

• Multi-tasks between many projects to ensure the various completion deadlines are met

• Recommends testing parameters, completes experiments and project work as assigned 

• Provides analytical and technical support for quality related product investigations 

• Completes data reviews for out-of-specification test results issuing SPC charts of historical results

• Optimizes and recommends lab improvements to support 5S initiatives

• Other duties as assigned
   

Position Details:

• Location: Fresno, TX

• Work Week/Shift: Dupont shift - Shift B

• Compensation: $27.50 per hour
   

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of Laboratory Technician experience or closely related experience

• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
   

Physical Demands:  

• As a pre-requisite, this position requires passing a drug screen and physical exam 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis

• Associate or bachelor's degree in applied science at an established college or university

• Experience working with/supporting ISO 9001 regulations

• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures/regulations

• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on 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).

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, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.