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 Lab Technician to join our team in Leiden. As a Lab Technician, you’ll perform biological and chemical analyses, support formulation development, and contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Assist in development of formulations for a variety of applications
Responsible for all steps of routine experimentation including sample prep, equipment orientation, instrument control, data processing, and analysis
Conduct product performance and field testing
Approve, hold, and/or reject products based on laboratory analysis versus specifications
Ensure compliance to current regulatory requirements, following GMP guidelines for data reporting, and preparation of validation protocols, raw data generation, and final reports
Conduct reexamination of borderline results, research technical literature, and communicate opportunities for process improvements
Multi-task between many projects to ensure the various completion deadlines are met
Recommend testing parameters, complete experiments and project work as assigned
Provide analytical and technical support for quality related product investigations
Complete data reviews for out-of-specification test results issuing SPC charts of historical results
Optimize and recommend lab improvements to support 5S initiatives
Other duties as assigned
What’s Unique About This Role:
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
Be part of a company that values a culture of safety that includes top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis
Must be familiar with laboratory safety procedures/regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role
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.