Sr. Lab Technician

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Lab Technician who will be responsible for analytical testing that will be used in the development of new product specifications. In this position you will perform quality testing, maintenance, and calibrations of the instruments in addition to assisting in the development of new test methods as needed.

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, abundant energy, 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

What You Will Do:

• Assist in maintaining the productivity and organization of a busy Analytical QC Laboratory.
• Write, review, and execute Performance Qualifications and Method Verifications/Validations to GMP and USP standards on Analytical Instrumentation, including GC, UHPLC, and ICP instruments.
• Perform analytical testing of materials in a QC GMP laboratory.
• Support organizational efforts, including 5S and PhaseGate methodology.
• Record test results accurately and concisely in accordance with GMP.
• Support investigations, root cause analyses, and change controls as needed.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and production test data.
• Participate and contribute to scientific discussion and critical thinking.
• Maintain the lab in an orderly manner. Perform non-routine analysis as required. 
• Promptly report issues with instruments or results to the laboratory supervisor. 
• Maintains chemicals, retain and stability samples according to GMP standards.

Position Details:

• Location: King of Prussia, PA Plant
• Shift offered: 1st shift Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Compensation: $32.00/hr with shift differential and some OT

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (or equivalent field )
• 2 years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience in a GMP facility
• 2 years of experience in troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments.
• 2 years of experience working with Agilent and other vendors of analytical instrumentation, including: HPLC, GC, FTIR, KF (Karl Fisher), ICP, and UV/Vis Analysis.
• 2 years of proficient knowledge of physical and analytical chemistry test methods.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Quality Systems, drafting, improving, and following SOP procedures, and following industry regulations and standards (GMP, GLP, FDA, USP, and/or ISO). 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A high attention to detail and quality in results.
• Must be able to establish and meet deadlines to produce independent results, while building a network of resources in the company.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate productively with other team members.
• Ability to multitask and manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$32.00 ph 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 provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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