Principal Lab Technician

Ecolab; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Principal Lab Technician to lead hands-on testing and method development, supporting product development and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine test protocols, and deliver data-driven insights to drive customer value.

You will manage laboratory data, participate in customer tours, and lead small-scale projects while adhering to lab safety and 5S standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline.
• 4 years of lab-based experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on testing and method development to support product development and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate, record, and communicate laboratory data for innovative solutions.
• Gather and analyze data, summarize findings in technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage databases of technical reports and documentation.
• Prepare for and participate in customer tours and team meetings with technical insights.
• Coordinate specialized testing and translate findings into actionable reports for customers.
• Document and improve test methods, developing new protocols with precision and accuracy.
• Lead small-scale technical projects focused on product improvements, cost savings, or regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Multitasking

Statistical data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/ Biology/ Chemical Engineering or relevant science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Principal Lab Technician to join our team.

As a Principal Lab Technician, you’ll lead hands-on testing and method development to support product development, product line maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute technical insights, and play a key role in refining test protocols and delivering data that drives customer value.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Conduct application and laboratory testing to support customer-driven and internal technical projects, including analytical testing, material evaluation, and equipment performance assessments
• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to generate, record, and communicate laboratory data that supports innovative solutions and product improvements
• Gather and analyze data, summarize findings in technical reports, and share results with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Maintain and manage databases of technical reports and documentation
• Prepare for and participate in customer tours and team meetings, contributing technical insights and updates
• Build strong internal and external networks to coordinate specialized testing and convert findings into actionable, customer-facing reports
• Document and improve test methods, developing new protocols and enhancing precision and accuracy through statistical experiments
• Lead small-scale technical projects focused on product improvements, cost savings, or regulatory compliance, while ensuring adherence to lab safety and 5S standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• 4 years of lab-based experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
• Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
• Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities
• Experience multi-tasking and manage numerous projects simultaneously

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

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, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.