Lab Technician

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional andindustrial marketsis seeking a Lab Technician. This role is responsible for making measurements, performing routine quantitative and qualitative biological chemical analytical tests, researching technical literature, and evaluating old processes.

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
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
  

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What You Will Do:

• Assists in development of formulations fora variety ofapplications
• Assist QA Analysts in performing scheduled calibrations
• Prepare reagents as needed for testing
• Responsible for all steps of routine experimentation including sample prep, equipment orientation, instrument control, data processing, and analysis
• Conducts product performance and field testing
• Approves, holds, and/or rejects products based on laboratory analysis versus specifications
• Ensures compliance to current regulatory requirements, following GMP guidelines for data reporting, and preparation of validation protocols, raw data generation, and final reports
• Conducts reexamination of borderline results, research technical literature and communicates opportunities for process improvements
• Multi-tasks between many projects to ensure the various completion deadlines are met
• Recommends testing parameters, completes experiments and project work as assigned
• Provides analytical and technical support for quality related product investigations
• Completes data reviews for out-of-specification test results issuing SPC charts of historical results
• Optimizes and recommends lab improvements to support 5S initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
  

Position Details:

• Location: Fresno, TX
• Work Week/Shift: Swing shift (40 hours / week)
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree inChemistry, an applied science, or related technical discipline
• 1 year of Laboratory Technician experience or closely related experience
• No Immigration Sponsorship availablefor this opportunity
  

Physical Demands:

• As a pre-requisite, this position requires passing a drug screenand physical exam
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis
• Bachelor's degree in applied science at an established college or university
• Experience working with/supporting ISO 9001 regulations
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures/regulations
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Good verbal and written communication skills