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Senior Microbiologist
- ECOLAB (Eagan, MN)
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### Job Duties
With world-wide sales of $15 billion and a global company employing nearly 45,000 associates, Ecolab is a trusted partner at more than one million customer locations. Ecolab (ECL) delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies for customers in more than 170 countries around the world. We currently seek a highly capable individual with a strong background in microbiology to join our Global Analytical and Microbiological Services team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with other scientists to perform specialized microbiological testing to develop Ecolab products and serve as a technical resource on issues related to biocide efficacy. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to work on collaborative projects across the many markets we serve.
What You'll Do:
Perform antimicrobial product efficacy testing on disinfectants, sanitizers and other formulations.
Provide antimicrobial solutions as a partner on R&D projects and contribute to the development of differentiated technology, products, processes, and/or systems
Collect and analyze data, summarize findings in oral or written reports, and make recommendations for proceeding to project conclusions
Assist with culture stock maintenance
Assist with general laboratory and equipment maintenance
Act as a GLP study analyst and/or GLP study director as directed
Write, revise, and follow Standard Operating Procedures
Support internal process improvement initiatives
Represent Global Analytical and Microbiology in a competent and professional manner for customer tours and in other interactions inside and outside Ecolab
Embrace Ecolab's safety culture
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or related technical discipline with 2 years of related microbiological lab experienceOR Master's degree in microbiology, biology, or related technical discipline with 1 year of related microbiological lab experience
Experience with efficacy testing supporting EPA antimicrobial claims
Experience working under 40 CFR Part 160 or 21 CFR Part 58 regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a customer-oriented environment to effectively deliver testing needs
Ability to innovate and think outside the box
Strong attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication / presentation skills
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $72,700.00 - $109,100.00. 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.
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.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
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.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
### Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
### Minimum Experience Required
2 - 20 years
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
1
### Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
### Physical Required
Yes
### Drug Test Required
Yes
### Compensation
$11.13 / Hourly
### Postal Code
55121
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
R00270682
### Job Type
Full Time
### Job Benefits
Not specified
### Application Link
http://ipc.us/t/2BED7440AFE04E9A
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