Ecolab, the global leader of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Principal Lab Technician. This role is responsible for engaging in product development, product line maintenance, and testing method maintenance activities.

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!

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What You Will Do:

• Provide laboratory support to internal team projects, working with multiple project leaders as needed.
• Being a member of multi-functional product development teams - supporting these teams through the generation, recording, and communication of laboratory data to the team.
• Become the team expert in a test method, running tests for the team when required and working to improve the precision and accuracy of that method through statistical experiments.
• Leadership of small, tactical projects including product improvements, costs savings, and regulatory-required reformulations.

Position Details:

• Plant location: Garland, TX
• Work week and shift: 2nd shift Monday-Friday 1:30 pm-9:30 pm with some flexibility needed due to business needs
• Compensation package offered: This is an hourly, non-exempt role DOE

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 year Technical Degree in Science or Engineering related field
• 4 years of experience working in a lab environment
• 2 years of experience in experimental design and analysis
• Experience working with statistical software
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint)
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical understanding of chemistry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with MiniTab
• Ability to multi-task and 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.

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