Quality Specialist bei Ecolab

Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Quality Specialist. The Quality Specialist plays a hybrid role supporting lab testing, tactical quality execution, and administrative systems. This individual works cross-functionally with production, warehouse, planning, and laboratory teams to ensure timely and accurate quality disposition of inventory, adherence to procedures, and operational support. The role is split across lab support, plant-floor execution, and documentation responsibilities. 
  

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, 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 

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more! 
    

What You Will Do: 

• Perform routine SAP quality transactions (batch status updates, block/release) 

• Support stability testing program 

• Document test results clearly and flag out-of-spec results 

• Support documentation control (SOPs, training records, calibration records) 

• Coordinate quality control of labels  

• Conduct physical inventory checks to support blocked inventory reviews and stock movement decisions 

• Assist in lab compliance activities (e.g., retain room checks, batch code verification,  label verification, instrument readiness) 

• Maintain records in eQMS, SAP, and Excel trackers (CAPA logs, WHSL extensions, inventory blocks, pack sheets) 

• Help generate quality metrics and visual dashboards 

• Actively participate in project work as needed, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. 

• Perform other duties as assigned 
    

Position Details: 

• Plant location: Eagan, MN 

• Work week and shift: Monday – Friday, In Person 5 days a week at our Eagan Manufacturing Plant. 7:00am – 3:30pm (days and hours are subject to change based on business needs) 
    

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field 

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, QA, or lab environment 

• A high attention to detail and quality results 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity 
    

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, QA, or lab environment 

• Experience with lab testing (i.e., pH, viscosity, refractive index, titrations) 

• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or GMP standards in a manufacturing setting 

• Experience with in-process quality support on the production floor (i.e., line audits, batch record reviews, FPF tracking) 

• Proficiency using SAP or ERP systems 

• Strong written documentation and verbal communication skills