Principle Lab Technician

Ecolab the global leader in premium cleaning sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality institutional and industrial markets is seeking Principle Lab Technician. The Principle Lab Technician plays a hybrid role supporting lab testing tactical quality execution and quality systems. This individual works cross-functionally with production warehouse planning and laboratory teams to ensure timely and accurate quality disposition of inventory adherence to procedures and operational support. The role is split across lab support plant-floor execution and documentation responsibilities.

Whats in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the worlds 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!
  

What You Will Do:

• Provide laboratory support to team working with multiple project leaders as needed.

• Become the team expert in laboratory test methods running tests for the team when required.

• Perform routine SAP quality transactions (batch status updates block/release)

• Support stability testing program

• Document test results clearly and flag out-of-spec results

• Support documentation control (SOPs training records calibration records)

• Coordinate quality control of labels

• Conduct physical inventory checks to support blocked inventory reviews and stock movement decisions

• Assist in lab compliance activities (e.g. retain room checks batch code verification label verification instrument readiness)

• Maintain records in eQMS SAP and Excel trackers (CAPA logs WHSL extensions inventory blocks pack sheets)

• Actively participate in project work as needed collaborating with cross-functional teams to support quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant location: Eagan MN

• Work week and shift: Monday Friday 7:00am 3:30pm (days and hours are subject to change based on business needs). In-person 5 days a week at the Eagan Manufacturing Plant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field3-4 years of experience working in a lab environment

• Experience with lab testing (i.e. pH viscosity refractive index titrations)

• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task and work independently

• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or GMP standards in a manufacturing setting

• Experience with in-process quality support on the production floor (i.e. line audits batch record reviews FPF tracking)

• Proficiency using SAP or ERP systems

• Strong written documentation and verbal communication skills

• A high attention to detail and quality results

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

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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.

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