Chemist Technician

GR; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing industry seeks a Chemistry Technician for their Bartlett location. The role involves conducting laboratory tests, preparing samples, and analyzing results. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry or a related field and possess relevant experience to support their research and development efforts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in analytical food industry laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of biochemistry and microbiology concepts.
• Proficiency in preparing chemical solutions and using laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical tests on food samples.
• Compile and analyze test results, prepare reports.
• Set up and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Analytical proficiency

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Purpose of Position

The Chemistry Technician will perform all duties as assigned and will be responsible for accepting the samples, prepare the media, run microbiological and chemical analysis and evaluate the results of raw material and finished product samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing: Conducts chemical and physical tests to determine the properties of food as assigned
• Analyzing: Compiles and analyzes test results
• Presenting: Prepares reports, graphs, and charts to share research findings
• Maintaining: Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot problems with production equipment
• Preparing: Prepares chemical solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or any related science or 3-5 years of experience in analytical food industry laboratory
• Basic principles of biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry
• Basic Microbiology using standard methods, rapid tests, and PCR
• Shall be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint systems.
• Multi-tasking, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Mathematical aptitude with analytical proficiency and Professional communication skills
  
  

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About us: Rana is an international Company present in over 60 countries, with a turnover close to $1.5 billion. Founded by Giovanni Rana in 1962, the Company has been led for over 35 years by Gian Luca Rana, CEO and pioneer of the internationalization project that has led the Group to become a leader worldwide in the production and marketing of fresh food products (filled and unfilled pasta, gnocchi, sauces, and ready meals). Rana focuses its investments in the following areas: job creation (our workforce doubled in the last five years) and research and development, with the aim of offering Consumers delicious products made of the highest-quality ingredients. The Rana Group has always made innovation its strength, both in the technological field (with the registration of dozens of product and process patents) and in communication. As a family-owned Company, we are united by strong Values and the aspiration of building a better future for future generations. Ethics and sustainability are the cornerstones of our sixty-two-year history, which have made our business healthy and constantly growing.

Today, Rana has 8 factories (6 in Europe and 2 in the US) and is a large family of 3,500 People. The engines of our continued success will keep being innovation, internationalization, passion and constant search for excellence in everything we do.

Rana is committed to providing a workplace of diversity and inclusion. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Notice To Staffing Firms, Agencies And Employment Vendors

Rana Meal Solutions and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place AND before the resume is inputted into our applicant tracking system. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Human Resource Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement AND proper resume submission, RMS does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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