Lead Lab Technician: Data-Driven Testing & Method Dev

Ecolab, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Stock purchase plan

Pension plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. in Naperville, IL seeks a Principal Lab Technician to lead hands-on testing, method development, and data-driven product improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine test protocols, and deliver technical reports that support customer value creation.

The role emphasizes lab safety, 5S standards, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights. Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 years of lab-based experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Lab-based experience

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

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

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. in Naperville, IL seeks a Principal Lab Technician to lead hands-on testing, method development, and data-driven product improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine test protocols, and deliver technical reports that support customer value creation.

The role emphasizes lab safety, 5S standards, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights. Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of lab experience are preferred.