Compound Lab Technician

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Benefits

Training & onboarding

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Compound Lab Technician in the St. Louis area to prepare color samples and support new business opportunities. The role involves bench to pilot-scale sample preparation, testing per SOPs, and maintaining lab records.

The position requires ability to lift 50 pounds and to manage multiple projects with strong prioritization. Onsite work five days a week with comprehensive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to learn general lab techniques and prioritize work.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples from bench to pilot scale per procedures.
• Generate work orders using JDE Enterprise.
• Perform testing on prototype and finished samples using standard methods.
• Record results and maintain inventory for raw materials.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Prioritization

Multi‑tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

JDE Enterprise

KF titrator

Colorimeter

UV-Vis

Analytical balances

Pipets

Burets

Job description

Sensient is growing!! The Natural Color Conversion is here!! We are adding an Compound Lab Technician to our team. The Compound Lab Technician will be instrumental in creating color samples for our customers that will ultimately lead to new business for Sensient.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare samples using appropriate equipment from bench top to pilot scale quantities per written procedures.
• Generate work orders using JDE Enterprise software system.
• Perform testing on prototype and finished good samples following standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Perform a variety of laboratory wet chemical tests using written methods and procedures.
• Use of general laboratory equipment including pipets, burets, KF titrator, colorimeter, UV-Vis, and analytical balances.
• Approve, adjust, and reject samples, following product guidelines and specifications. Record results on every sample analyzed using lab software and databases. Maintain virtual and physical inventory of raw materials so compounded samples can be produced as needed, including occasional cycle-counts.
• Provide back up for other Sample Room functions, including Sample Coordinator, and Sample Technician positions. Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) to provide assurance that all products have been prepared, tested and handled according to the highest possible standards.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to learn general lab techniques. Ability to prioritize.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform efficiently and amicably while working on multiple projects simultaneously

What You'll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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