Sr. Lab Technician

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Lab Technician who will be responsible for analytical testing that will be used in the development of new product specifications. In this position you will perform quality testing, maintenance, and calibrations of the instruments in addition to assisting in the development of new test methods as needed.

Whats in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the worlds 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

What You Will Do:

• Assist in maintaining the productivity and organization of a busy Analytical QC Laboratory.
• Write, review, and execute Performance Qualifications and Method Verifications/Validations to GMP and USP standards on Analytical Instrumentation, including GC, UHPLC, and ICP instruments.
• Perform analytical testing of materials in a QC GMP laboratory.
• Support organizational efforts, including 5S and PhaseGate methodology.
• Record test results accurately and concisely in accordance with GMP.
• Support investigations, root cause analyses, and change controls as needed.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and production test data.
• Participate and contribute to scientific discussion and critical thinking.
• Maintain the lab in an orderly manner. Perform non-routine analysis as required.
• Promptly report issues with instruments or results to the laboratory supervisor.
• Maintains chemicals, retain and stability samples according to GMP standards.

Position Details:

• Location: King of Prussia, PA Plant
• Shift offered: 1st shift Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Compensation: $32.00/hr with shift differential and some OT

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (or equivalent field )
• 2 years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience in a GMP facility
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Quality Systems, drafting, improving, and following SOP procedures, and following industry regulations and standards (GMP, GLP, FDA, USP, and/or ISO).
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments.
• Experience working with Agilent and other vendors of analytical instrumentation, including: HPLC, GC, FTIR, KF (Karl Fisher), ICP, and UV/Vis Analysis.
• Proficient knowledge of physical and analytical chemistry test methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A high attention to detail and quality in results.
• Must be able to establish and meet deadlines to produce independent results, while building a network of resources in the company.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate productively with other team members.
• Ability to multitask and manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

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.

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.