Sr. Lab Technician

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Lab Technician who will be responsible for analytical testing on products in a chemical manufacturing setting. In this position you will perform quality testing, maintenance, and calibrations of the instruments in addition to assisting in the adjustment of products 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:

• Perform a variety of laboratory operations in a manufacturing plant laboratory. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing quantitative and qualitative tests, performing calculations and determinations on tests, and evaluating experimental results.
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

• Assist in writing experimental results and appropriate documentation in lab notebook(s) and SAP
• Use standard laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed
• Calculate product adjustments when results are outside of accepted range
• Perform routine and safety program checks and preventive maintenance on instruments
• Assume responsibility for minor projects
• Work alongside teammates to maintain a clean, safe, efficient, and well-stocked laboratory

Position Details: 

• Plant location: Martinsburg, WV Plant
• Work week and shift:  2nd shift, Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm
• Compensation package offered: $27.00ph with some OT

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two years of laboratory technician experience in a Manufacturing environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Demands:  

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs 
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of laboratory practices, scientific terminology, and the characterization and preparation of materials used in routine and special procedures
• Adaptability with a fluctuating workload/schedule
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with TPM Methodologies

• Ability to multi-task and work independently

• Practical understanding of chemistry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Must work well with other team members, including design engineers
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$27.00 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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