Lab Technician

Ecolab Life Sciences; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks a Lab Technician for its Eagan, MN facility. The role involves supporting product development and providing laboratory expertise. Ideal candidates possess an Associate's Degree, lab experience, and are familiar with statistical analysis. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Company paid pension

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab environment.
• Experience with statistical software and experimental design.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support to housekeeping projects.
• Become the team expert in a test method.
• Lead small tactical projects focused on product improvement.

Skills

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Statistical software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Lab Technician to engage in product development, product line maintenance, and test method maintenance activities at our pilot plant in Eagan, MN.

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 housekeeping 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Details

• Location: Eagan, MN
• Work week and shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM
• Hourly compensation: $22.00 per hour
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Experience working in a lab environment
• Experience in experimental design and analysis
• Experience working with statistical software
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with wet chemistry and liquid specimens
• Practical understanding of chemistry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
  
  

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $44,500.00 - $66,700.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

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.

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.