Lab Technician - Vyse

Nitta Gelatin Na; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Holidays

Job summary

Nitta Gelatin is seeking an Entry Level Lab Technician for our Schiller Park, IL location. The role focuses on day-to-day lab operations, sample handling, and test result monitoring under the QA Manager's supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with 6 months in quality or lab settings preferred, and basic computer skills in Word/Excel. Food production background is a plus in this food-focused company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months experience in quality or laboratory operations preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of gelatins and collagens including taste and odor grading.
• Take sterile samples of incoming, work in process, and finished products.
• Monitor daily test results and notify QA Manager as necessary to ensure customer specification compliance.
• Maintain a document database for lab test data.
• Maintain stock of all laboratory test materials and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory working environment.

Skills

Detail orientation

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to follow procedures

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Vyse - Schiller Park, IL 60176Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Manufacturing

Nitta Gelatin, a leading multi-site manufacturing company, is looking for a Lab Technician in our Schiller Park IL. location.

This position will be responsible for all day-to-day operations in the lab. This position reports directly to the QA Manager,

Nitta Gelatin is a global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides with over 100 years of history. Our company focuses on harnessing natural collagen to produce a variety of products for use in numerous food, nutritional and pharmaceutical applications. We are a diverse and dynamic company focused on providing our customers with exceptional quality and customer service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detail orientation.
• Daily use of computer skills (database entry, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• High personal integrity.
• Ability to carefully follow procedures.
• Ability to evaluate collagens to grade odor and flavor.
• Pleasant team-oriented personality.
• Good eye-hand coordination in using a stopwatch to obtain accurate test results.
• Food production background preferred.
• Perform routine testing of gelatins and collagens including taste and odor grading.
• Take sterile samples of incoming, work in process, and finished products.
• Work with production workers to obtain laboratory samples.
• Monitor daily test results and notify QA Manager as necessary to ensure customer specification compliance.
• Maintain a document database for lab test data.
• Maintain stock of all laboratory test materials and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory working environment.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Maintain organized quality related paperwork and electronic files.
• Interface with outside laboratories to arrange pick-ups, or information.
• Work with Quality Manager to find solutions to customer complaints/inquiries.
• Launder and maintain lab related items in onsite washing area.
• Must follow food safety regulations.
• Responsible for adhering to and upholding the company’s food safety and quality policies. This includes understanding the relevant procedures, ensuring compliance in daily operations, and actively contributing to a culture of food safety and quality. Employee must report any concerns or deviations from these policies to their supervisor immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED.

TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

• 6 months experience in quality or laboratory operations preferred
• 6 months experience in food industry GMP knowledge preferred
• Intermediate Computer skills in Word, Excel, and ability to learn to use databases as required by the position.

EXPERIENCE PRFERRED

• 6 months prior experience in food or pharma laboratories or quality assurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Why You’ll Want to Work With Us:

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and work–life balance, including:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual bonus opportunity* based on individual goals and overall company performance
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• Company-sponsored engagement and team-building events