Ecolab is seeking a Lab Technician based in Secunda, Mpumalanga for our Heavy and Mining division, to engage in product development, product line maintenance, and test method maintenance activities. 

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, abundant energy and healthy environmentsThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

Provide laboratory support to housekeeping team projects, working with multiple project leaders as needed.Being a member of multi-functional product development teams - supporting these teams through the generation, recording, and communication of laboratory data to the team. Become the team expert in a test method, running tests for the team when required and working to improve the precision and accuracy of that method through statistical experiments.Leadership of small, tactical projects including product improvements, costs savings, and regulatory-required reformulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

2 year Technical DegreeExperience working in a lab environmentExperience in experimental design and analysisExperience working with statistical softwareIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteRole is based in Secunda, Mpumalanga

Preferred Qualifications:

Practical understanding of chemistryStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task and work independently

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will 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, Ecolab 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, or disability.