Lab Assistant

Sunrider International; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrider International in Texas seeks a Laboratory Technician to collect and test samples of herbal and food materials used in production and product development.

You will apply standard analytical and microbiological methods, maintain documentation, and support other lab activities while ensuring GLP and cGMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Basic computer and laboratory skills required.
• Experience operating rotavapor, moisture balance, FTIR, and HPLC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives, collects and tests samples of herbal and food raw materials used in production and/or new product development projects.
• Utilizes standard analytical and microbiological methods to assess tested materials quality. Submits samples for testing to third party laboratories if necessary.
• Performs occasional testing on finished food and dietary supplement products.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory documentation and archiving, managing reference materials and retained samples.
• Process vendor qualification documentation and submits the qualification packages to R&D Manager for approval.
• Follows GLP and cGMP.
• Prepare food samples.
• Maintains equipment logs, cleans and manages glassware, and assists in keeping the lab clean and organized.
• Assists in other areas in the department as needed.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Computer skills

GLP

cGMP

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Rotavapor

Moisture balance

FTIR

HPLC

Job description

Summary

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives, collects and tests samples of herbal and food raw materials used in production and/or new product development projects.
• Utilizes standard analytical and microbiological methods to assess tested materials quality. Submits samples for testing to third party laboratories if and when necessary.
• Performs occasional testing on finished food and dietary supplement products.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory documentation and archiving, managing reference materials and retained samples.
• Process vendor qualification documentation and submits the qualification packages to R&D Manager for approval.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Prepare food samples.
• Maintains equipment logs, cleans and manages glassware, and assists in keeping the lab clean and organized.
• Assists in other areas in the department as needed.

Works with Food & Dietary Supplement Scientist to support the day-to-day functioning of the Food Laboratory.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives, collects and tests samples of herbal and food raw materials used in production and/or new product development projects.
• Utilizes standard analytical and microbiological methods to assess tested materials quality. Submits samples for testing to third party laboratories if and when necessary.
• Performs occasional testing on finished food and dietary supplement products.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory documentation and archiving, managing reference materials and retained samples.
• Process vendor qualification documentation and submits the qualification packages to R&D Manager for approval.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Prepare food samples.
• Maintains equipment logs, cleans and manages glassware, and assists in keeping the lab clean and organized.
• Assists in other areas in the department as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors or associate degree in a scientific discipline; or at least one year of experience in a laboratory and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Must have basic computer and laboratory skills. Experience operating rotavapor, moisture balance, FTIR, and HPLC is a plus.

Chemical Skills

Must have the ability to use the scale and know how to prepare different concentrations of solutions and powders.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with algebraic and statistical formulas.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer skills.

Language Skills

Must have good communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific literature and analytical SOPs. Ability to write laboratory reports and other documents. Ability to present information to company management and staff.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Manual dexterity and good tactile perception are also necessary. The employee is occasionally required to evaluate materials by taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to use analytical instruments requiring accurate focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic, caustic, or flammable chemicals, thermal heat sources and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job may require travel by airplane, automobile or other public conveyance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Any and all are a plus.

Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.