Corporate Laboratory Technician

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an entry-level Corporate Laboratory Technician who will execute tests to monitor quality of products across the company in accordance with established methods and safety rules.

After training, you will log results in LIMS, assist with routine and project sample testing, and communicate needs across divisions to support accurate reporting and compliant operations. The role requires attention to detail, basic science coursework, and proficiency with Word and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute testing per lab procedures and policies manual.
• Log samples and results in LIMS and COA logs.
• Assist in coordination and execution of routine and project sample testing.
• Report off-quality findings to Lab Manager.
• Maintain and validate instrumentation with knowledge of equipment functionality.
• Follow directions and SOPs accurately.
• Communicate special testing needs to other divisions.
• Fulfill customer proposal requests.
• Know company products and specifications; knowledge of office functions and sample logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college-level coursework in science and math

Tools

LIMS

Certificate of Analysis logs

Job description

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.