Laboratory Analyst

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 Andover UK. As a Lab Technician, you will perform biological and chemical analyses, support formulation development, and contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 re-examination 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline.
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in scientific skills and lab analysis.
• Familiar with laboratory safety procedures/regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What's in It For You

• Starting on Day 1: 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.

Position Details

• Plant Location: Andover UK.
• Work Week & Shift: Weekdays PM shift.

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. Our solutions enhance operational efficiency, support food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use across numerous markets in more than 170 countries. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.