Sr. 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 Senior Lab Technician to join our team in Martinsburg, WV. As a Senior Lab Technician, you’ll support a wide range of laboratory operations—from preparing and analyzing samples to maintaining equipment and mentoring new team members. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists and technicians to ensure accurate testing, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to a safe, organized, and high‑performing lab environment.

• Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments
• Prepare samples such as corrosion coupons, press fabrics, solid deposits, resins, or reverse osmosis membranes
• Conduct a variety of materials and chemical testing procedures by working with laboratory instruments to gather results
• 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

• Location:
  
  Martinsburg, WV Plant
• Work week and shift: 3rd shift, Monday - Friday, 10pm - 6am
• Compensation package offered: $27.00ph with some OT

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two years of laboratory technician experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

• Knowledge of laboratory practices, scientific terminology, and the characterization and preparation of materials used in routine and special procedures
• Adaptability with a fluctuating workload/schedule
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with TPM Methodologies
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently
• Practical understanding of chemistry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high attention to detail and quality in results
• Must be able to establish and meet deadlines to produce independent results, while building a network of resources in the company
• Must work well with other team members, including design engineers
• Ability to multi‑task and manage numerous projects simultaneously

• 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

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…