Job Description

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

At Ecolab, making the world a cleaner, safer place is our business. In our Life Sciences division, we are committed to providing our Pharmaceutical and Personal Care customers with the most effective, efficient cleaning, disinfection and bio-decontamination programs available.

The Technical & Cleaning Validation Specialist role exists to support clients with implementing effective cleaning in place and out of place (CIP/COP) regimes. This service is a key differentiator for Ecolab’s existing and potential customers.

The role will involve working closely with our clients by reviewing existing regimes, advising on appropriate methodology and supporting all aspects of cleaning validation, including adopting and using digital platforms. They will be required to conduct Technical Visits and Site Surveys at client manufacturing facilities, to identify areas of improvement in relation to compliance and efficiency.

The role is responsible for technically supporting the implementation of improvements, such as the optimisation of cleaning processes, total cost of operation (TCO) savings and providing a link between customers and the internal sales teams.

This role will be based in Europe, with international travel as required to address business needs.

It is a fixed term contract / 9-month maternity leave cover.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise across a broad base of applications to resolve complex customer problems in CIP/COP and associated manufacturing operations. Customers will be from Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Nutraceutical and Cannabis manufacturing

• Develop and manage a cleaning validation program and provide direct technical support to customers that implement Ecolab products.

• Assist the customer in their change control process including technical documentation for SOP’s, validation and training.

• Conduct customer technical visits and site surveys, reviewing and reporting on customer processes with emphasis on their cleaning and disinfection products, to ensure they are both compliant and efficient.

• Conduct customer-facing seminars and internal training on cleaning principles, best practice, process optimisation or compliance and validation.

• Work collaboratively with internal departments (such as R&D and Marketing) to ensure customer needs are met.

• An ability to influence Key Opinion Leaders

• Ability to travel up to 50% internationally, based on customer needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree of Science (Chemistry or Engineering)

• Minimum of 5-8 years of practical experience in Pharma production (or Personal Care or Pharma adjacent

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Cleaning Validation

• Experience in understanding/troubleshooting of CIP/COP operations

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of business functions in relation to the role

• Excellent oral and report writing skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Fluent English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field

• Demonstrated proficiency with internal or external auditing

• Experience in change control processes

• Ability to take initiative, work independently and prioritise multiple projects with strong follow-through

• Flexibility to work on and control different projects at the same time while still meeting set deadlines

• Good knowledge of existing guidelines dealing with cleaning and disinfection, CIP/COP (e.g. EMA; FDA)

• Understanding regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. ISPE; ASTM)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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