Senior Lab Technician

at ECOLAB, INC in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

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.

How You'll Make an Impact:

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

Position Details:

Plant Location:Naperville, IL

Work Week & Shift:Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

What is Unique About This Role:

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Be part of a company that values a culture of safety that includes top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

What's in it For You:

Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!

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.

About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver 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,... For full info follow application link.

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.