Central Lab Technician

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an entry-level Corporate Laboratory Technician to execute tests and monitor the quality of products across the company in a professional manner following health and safety rules.

You will log samples and results in LIMS, support routine and project testing, and assist with equipment operation and validation. This role requires basic science and math coursework, and competence with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some college-level coursework in science and math.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing per lab procedures and policies manual.
• Log in samples and record test results using LIMS/workbooks/Certificate of Analysis.
• Assist in coordination and execution of routine and project sample testing.
• Report off-quality findings to Lab Manager.
• Maintain and operate instrumentation with knowledge of equipment functionality.
• Follow SOPs accurately.
• Communicate special testing needs to other divisions.
• Fulfill customer proposal requests.
• Know product specifications and lab workflows.

Skills

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college-level coursework in science and math

Tools

LIMS

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Corporate Laboratory Technician is an entry-level position. Once trained, you willbe responsible forexecuting tests tomonitorquality of products throughout the Company per established methods and lab practices, in a professional manner following all health and safety rules.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Execute testing per lab procedures and policies manual
• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS),workbooksorCertificate ofAnalysis to log in samples and record test results.
• Assistin coordination and execution of routine and project sample testing.
• Report off-quality findings to Lab Manager.
• Maintain,operateand validate instrumentation with a thorough knowledge of functionality of equipment.
• Follow directions and Standard Operating Procedures accurately.
• Communicate special testing/sample needs to other divisions within the company.
• Fulfill customer proposal requests.
• Knowledgeable of company products and specifications; knowledge of office functions, UPS procedures, sample logs, result archiving and retrieval and ordering lab supplies.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed some college-level coursework in science and math.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience.
• Prior LIMS experience.
• A demonstrated ability to focus on and manage detailed methodologies in a multitasking environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Occasionally exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.