Production Laboratory Shift Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Ecolab scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 Production Laboratory Shift Leader to join our team in Andover / UK. As a shift leader, you’ll support a wide range of laboratory operations- Planning and supervising the daily operations of 6 to 10 team members, preparing and analysing 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:
- Follow all safety procedures and risk assessments
- Prepare samples such as corrosion coupons, press fabrics, solid deposits, resins, or reverse osmosis membranes
- Conduct a variety of materials and chemical testing procedures by working with laboratory instruments to gather results
- Record and analyse testing results consistently and accurately in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Train new members of the team in lab techniques after gaining expertise in those areas
- Maintain equipment in operating condition and order supplies and services as needed
- Prepare and stock supplies for daily lab work
- Routine laboratory cleaning
Position Details:
- Plant Location: Andover
- Work Week & Shift: Monday to Thursday 1:30- 22:00 Friday 11:30-20:00
What is Unique About This Role:
- The support of an organisation 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant science discipline
- 2 years of lab-based experience
Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency and expertise in utilizing, calibrating, and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
- Experience with statistical methods for data analysis and trending
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent oral and technical writing capabilities
- Experience multi-tasking and managing numerous projects simultaneously
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
What’s in it For You:
- Salary up to £33,000 dependant on experience + Shift Premium Allowance + Bonus
- 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 prioritise 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.