Principal Lab Technician

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.     Ecolab is seeking a Principal Lab Technician to join our team . As a Principal Lab Technician, y ou’ll lead hands-on testing and method development to support product development, product line maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute technical insights, and play a key role in refining test protocols and delivering data that drives customer value .       How Y ou’ll M ake an I mpact:     Conduct application and laboratory testing to support customer-driven and internal technical projects, including analytical testing, material evaluation, and equipment performance assessments   Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to generate, record, and communicate laboratory data that supports innovative solutions and product improvements   Gather and analyze data, summarize findings in technical reports, and share results with both internal stakeholders and external customers   Maintain and manage databases of technical reports and documentation   Prepare for and participate in customer tours and team meetings, contributing technical insights and updates   Build strong internal and external networks to coordinate specialized testing and convert findings into actionable, customer-facing reports   Document and improve test methods, developing new protocols and enhancing precision and accuracy through statistical experiments   Lead small-scale technical projects focused on product improvements, cost savings, or regulatory compliance, while ensuring adherence to lab safety and 5S standards     Minimum Qualifications:     Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry , Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline     4 years of lab-based experience   Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint )   Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role     Preferred Qualifications:     Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry , Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline   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-task ing and manage numerous projects simultaneously     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, 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      About Ecolab:   At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions , data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.