Senior 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 Naperville, IL. 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.

How You’ll Make an Impact:  

• Perform a variety of routine lab operations (in a microbiological lab) with technical direction from supervisor.

• Conduct culture-based testing of water samples according to standard operating procedures for detection of bacteria yeast and mold.

• Strictly adhere to standard operating procedures to ensure quality of results.

• Handle known and unknown biological materials up to Biosafety Level 2.

• Assist in preparation, stocking and ordering of laboratory supplies, maintain equipment, routine laboratory cleaning.

Position Details:   

• Plant Location:  Naperville, IL

• Work Week & Shift:  8AM - 5PM, Monday to Friday

• Compensation: $27.89 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:  

• Experience in a microbiological lab or related experience.

• Associate degree with relevant coursework (e.g. lab technician programs, college coursework in science, technology, engineering or mathematics) may substitute for experience.

• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:  

• BS degree in Biology or Microbiology.

• Ability to multi-task in work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work on your feet all day in a fast-paced environment.

• Understanding of and practice in aseptic technique.

• Spread-plate technique experience.

• Track record of safe work practices.

• Flexibility to work overtime.

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 rate for this role is $27.89 per hour. 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.