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 in Naperville, IL. As a Principal Lab Technician, you’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 You’ll Make an Impact:  

• 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 

Position Details:  

• Plant Location:  Naperville, IL.
• Work Week & Shift:  Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• Pay Rate: $33.65 per hour

What is 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 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma/GED   
• 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-tasking and manage numerous projects simultaneously 

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  

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. 

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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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) 

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