Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $47.50 - $73.25
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Performance bonus
Travel reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, committed to helping customers achieve superior cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiencies. With a strong presence in various industries, including healthcare, foodservice, hospitality, and manufacturing, Ecolab leverages cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to provide comprehensive solutions that protect people and vital resources. Renowned for its innovation and customer-centric approach, Ecolab maintains a commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance, ensuring that clients meet safety standards while optimizing their operations.
The Senior Global Technical Consultant (GTC) role at Ecolab is a crucial position designed to work directly with customers at their facilities across North America. The consultant acts as a technical expert and trusted advisor, identifying potential improvements to ensure regulatory compliance while enhancing safety and operational efficiency. This role is essential in differentiating Ecolab's services from competitors by delivering high-value technical support and customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
This position primarily focuses on supporting technical inquiries, assisting customers in disinfectant efficacy validation including advising on methodologies, organisms and surfaces to be tested, and experimental design of studies. The role also involves supporting the implementation and proper use of Ecolab's bio-decontamination products and services. The Senior GTC is responsible for initiating and steering analytical support projects wherever there are gaps in existing data, conducting technical visits and site surveys that evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of current cleaning, disinfection, and bio-decontamination protocols at customer sites.
Beyond customer interactions, the consultant provides guidance to internal departments, enhancing the synergy between sales, technical teams, and customers to ensure the delivery of solutions that meet exacting standards. This consultant leads unique customer projects that require advanced technical knowledge beyond the scope of account managers or regional managers, ensuring that all efforts align with Ecolab's brand standards and quality benchmarks.
Located ideally near major US airports, especially in North Carolina or the northeastern United States, this role requires significant travel—approximately 50% or more—throughout North America with occasional global travel. The position offers an annual compensation range of $128,600 to $193,000, inclusive of base pay and performance incentives.
Overall, the Senior Global Technical Consultant role is a dynamic opportunity for experienced professionals passionate about microbiology, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It offers a platform to make a tangible impact on customer operations by blending scientific expertise with practical implementation and strategic consulting, all within a supportive and innovative global company.
The Senior Global Technical Consultant (GTC) role at Ecolab is a crucial position designed to work directly with customers at their facilities across North America. The consultant acts as a technical expert and trusted advisor, identifying potential improvements to ensure regulatory compliance while enhancing safety and operational efficiency. This role is essential in differentiating Ecolab's services from competitors by delivering high-value technical support and customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
This position primarily focuses on supporting technical inquiries, assisting customers in disinfectant efficacy validation including advising on methodologies, organisms and surfaces to be tested, and experimental design of studies. The role also involves supporting the implementation and proper use of Ecolab's bio-decontamination products and services. The Senior GTC is responsible for initiating and steering analytical support projects wherever there are gaps in existing data, conducting technical visits and site surveys that evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of current cleaning, disinfection, and bio-decontamination protocols at customer sites.
Beyond customer interactions, the consultant provides guidance to internal departments, enhancing the synergy between sales, technical teams, and customers to ensure the delivery of solutions that meet exacting standards. This consultant leads unique customer projects that require advanced technical knowledge beyond the scope of account managers or regional managers, ensuring that all efforts align with Ecolab's brand standards and quality benchmarks.
Located ideally near major US airports, especially in North Carolina or the northeastern United States, this role requires significant travel—approximately 50% or more—throughout North America with occasional global travel. The position offers an annual compensation range of $128,600 to $193,000, inclusive of base pay and performance incentives.
Overall, the Senior Global Technical Consultant role is a dynamic opportunity for experienced professionals passionate about microbiology, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It offers a platform to make a tangible impact on customer operations by blending scientific expertise with practical implementation and strategic consulting, all within a supportive and innovative global company.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences
- minimum 8 years experience in senior Microbiology or Quality Assurance role in pharmaceutical industry
- extensive experience in GMP production sites
- understanding of regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical industry
- expertise in cleanroom operations including deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPAs
- ability to travel over 50% within North America and occasionally globally
- clean drivers license
- eligibility to apply for travel visas
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- fluency in English
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSc or equivalent) degree in Life Sciences, preferably in Microbiology
- at least 8 years of cumulative experience in a senior Microbiology or Quality Assurance role within the Pharmaceutical industry
- extensive experience in GMP production sites
- understanding regulatory compliance frameworks for the Pharmaceutical Industry
- experience in understanding/troubleshooting of cleanroom operations (Deviations, Root Cause Analysis, CAPAs)
- ability to travel 50%+ of the time within North America and periodic global travel
- clean drivers license and ability to apply for travel visas
- excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- fluent in English
- master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in Life Sciences, preferably in Microbiology/Chemistry/Biotechnology (preferred)
- demonstrated proficiency with internal or external auditing (preferred)
- knowledge/experience of change control processes (preferred)
- ability to take initiative, work independently and prioritize multiple projects with strong follow-through (preferred)
- flexibility to work on and control different projects while meeting deadlines (preferred)
- good knowledge of EN/AOAC disinfectant efficacy standard test methods and mode of action of disinfectants (preferred)
- experience with validation or introduction of HPV (preferred)
- experience with projects around isolator qualification (preferred)
- experience in regulatory authorities audits (preferred)
- fluent second language - Spanish (preferred)
Job Duties
- Provide technical expertise across a broad base of applications to resolve complex customer problems in cleanrooms and manufacturing applications
- conduct customer technical visits and site surveys reviewing customer processes and cleaning/disinfection/bio decontamination solutions to ensure compliance and efficiency
- make documented recommendations and support any change
- assist the customer in their change control process including technical documentation for SOPs, validation and training
- conduct customer-facing seminars on specialist topics including validation, microbiology, and Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV)
- interface directly with Ecolab commercial teams and internal departments to ensure deliverables meet customer needs
- take part in sales presentations and support
- assist in communicating best practices and key learnings to the greater field organization
- provide leadership on unique customer projects beyond the expected technical ability of Account Managers or Regional Managers
- ensure brand standards and awareness
- ensure accuracy and timely completion of final reports
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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