Senior Microbiologist

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 experience OR 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. 

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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.

- 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.