Microbiologist

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 Huntington, Indiana. As a laboratory technician in Ecolab's Microbiology Services group you will support microbiological testing to support Ecolab products. Microbiology services is a shared resource group that provides worldwide support for all divisions of the organization providing sound technical advice and data to support current sanitation practices and future sanitation solutions.

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

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

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What You Will Do:

• Perform necessary cleaning and maintenance on laboratory equipment.

• Maintain stock of laboratory supplies and samples.

• Use standard microbiological techniques to maintain, enumerate, isolate, and/or identify cultures of microorganisms as directed.

• Collect and analyze data, summarize findings in oral or written reports.

• Support maintenance of cell cultures and virus stocks.

• Assist with preparation of media and sterile supplies.

• Assist with cleaning and managing laboratory waste.

• Represent Microbiological Services in a competent and professional manner

• Embrace Ecolab’s safety culture.

Position Details:   

• Plant Location:  Huntington, Indiana

• Shift: First shift (Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM) AND Third shift (Sunday evening - Friday morning, 11:00PM - 7:00AM). Both shifts rotate OT on weekends

• Compensation: $22.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelors Degree in a microbiology, biology or related technical discipline

• Experience working in a lab environment

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Masters Degree in a microbiology, biology or related technical discipline

• 2 years of lab experience

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

• Effective written and verbal communications skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

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.

The pay range is $22 - $33 per hour based on experience. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.