Lab Technician: Impactful Formulation & Analysis

Ecolab; Leiden; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Leiden seeks a Lab Technician to perform biological and chemical analyses, support formulation development, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and maintaining GMP standards.

You’ll operate in a safe, inclusive environment, collaborate across teams, and drive data-driven decisions. Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or a related science is required, with strong lab skills and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline.
• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis.
• Must be familiar with laboratory safety procedures/regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of formulations fora variety ofapplications
• Responsible for all steps of routine experimentation including sample prep, equipment orientation, instrument control, data processing, and analysis
• Conduct product performance and field testing
• Approve, hold, and/or reject products based on laboratory analysis versus specifications
• Ensure compliance to current regulatory requirements, following GMP guidelines for data reporting, and preparation of validation protocols, raw data generation, and final reports
• Conduct reexamination of borderline results, research technical literature, and communicate opportunities for process improvements
• Multi-task between many projects to ensure the various completion deadlines are met
• Recommend testing parameters, complete experiments and project work as assigned
• Provide analytical and technical support for quality related product investigations
• Complete data reviews for out-of-specification test results issuing SPC charts of historical results
• Optimize and recommend lab improvements to support 5S initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

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

Job description

Ecolab in Leiden seeks a Lab Technician to perform biological and chemical analyses, support formulation development, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and maintaining GMP standards.

You’ll operate in a safe, inclusive environment, collaborate across teams, and drive data-driven decisions. Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or a related science is required, with strong lab skills and communication.