Senior Lab Tech - Microbiology

About the role

Ecolab is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to join our team in Naperville, IL. As a Senior Lab Technician, you’ll support a critical role in Legionella laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Safely handle known and unknown biological materials up to Biosafety Level 2.
• Perform a variety of routine lab operations including culture-based testing of water samples according to ISO 11731 international standards for detection of Legionella.
• File management of laboratory documents, records, and reports.
• Record and analyze testing results consistently and accurately in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Train new members of the team in lab techniques after gaining expertise in those areas.
• Maintain equipment in operating condition and order supplies and services as needed.
• Prepare and stock supplies for daily lab work.
• Routine laboratory cleaning.

Requirements

• Associate degree with relevant coursework (e.g. college coursework in science, technology, engineering or mathematics) may substitute for experience.
• 1+ year of laboratory technician or related experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Microbiology.
• Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical laboratory equipment.
• Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities.
• Experience multi-tasking and managing numerous projects simultaneously.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and complete tasks independently.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and practice in aseptic technique.
• Track record of safe work practices.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

What’s In It For You

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s 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.

Pay

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range: Starting on Day 1, the starting pay rate for this role is $27.00 per hour. 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

• 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.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

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.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).