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Lab Technician - Days

Ecolab Life Sciences
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1 week ago
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Ecolab, Purolite Resins, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking aLab Technician – day shiftat our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales!

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

We are seeking aLab Technicianto 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 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

Why choose Ecolab?

  • A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
  • A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
  • Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry
  • Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What You Will Do

  • Producing agarose resin products in accordance to ISO9001 and pharmaceutical standards.
  • Carrying out all work procedures properly, reliably and safely
  • Undertaking any other reasonable tasks as required by the Management of the company
  • The process involves state of the art equipment to successfully manufacture high value specialty products.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience working in a lab environment
  • Able to manually handle raw materials, products and equipment up to 25 kg
  • Handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with strict H&S policies
  • Basic computer competency
  • Access to own transport
  • No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

  • Practical understanding of chemistry
  • Production experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, laboratory or food environment is desirable
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently

Additional Information

The position is 4 days on, 4 days off, 5.30am - 5.30pm or 6.30am to 6.30pm

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. 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.
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