Lab Technician
- Performs physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products
- Verifies that test results conform to product and customer specifications
- Ensures timely delivery of test results, issuing certificates of analysis, filing testing information, and maintaining analysis databases
- Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas
- Follows lab safety regulations at all times, including but not limited to eye protection, hand protection, and proper use of fume hoods or other breathing protection
- Performs set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment
- Calibrates all instruments used in the Quality Control lab stations in the plant and in the QA laboratory on a scheduled frequency
- Assists with general upkeep of the lab including preventive maintenance and cleaning of lab instruments, glass bottles, vials and tubes, as well as counters, cabinets, and fixtures
- Maintains inventory of lab chemicals to ensure secure storing, adequate supply, safe and correct disposal of waste chemicals, and to prevent storage of expired stock
- Updates and maintains critical logs; generates related graphs, charts and tables
- Maintains and audits records of products and procedures essential for quality assurance, traceability, product recall, sanitation, HACCP, and hazardous waste management
- Troubleshoots issues with lab instrumentation, maintenance, and problems that arise with product quality
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in a science or technical field is preferred
- Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of lab experience in oils & fats, food processing, grain milling, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related industry.
- Self-Starter with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently sometimes without supervision
- Ability to read and interpret various directives that may be provided in written or oral format such as diagram, or schedule format such as safety rules, operating instructions, drawings, production schedules, etc.
- Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to contribute to Root Cause Failure analysis reviews
- Efficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Experience with an ERP, such as SAP is preferred
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
- Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
- Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
- Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
- 0 – 9 years: 25 days
- 10 – 19 years: 30 days
- 20+ years: 35 days
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
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