Laboratory Technician

SCN BestCo; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure safety and quality. The role requires an associate’s degree in science or related field, proficiency with Excel/Word, and strong GMP knowledge.

You will operate FTIR, spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters while supporting daily lab operations. The position emphasizes adherence to GMPs, documentation, and collaboration with lab teammates to maintain

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in science or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret and apply GMP regulations.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, technical, organizational, planning, and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and final products.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and operate lab equipment such as FTIR, spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters.
• Assist other laboratory team members with in-process-controls, sampling, and laboratory functions.
• Assist with ordering appropriate material and tools for daily operations.
• Understand and adhere to GMP regulations and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Written communication

GMP knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Tools

FTIR

Spectrophotometer

Refractometer

pH meters

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician performs chemical and instrumental testing of raw materials, stability, in-process and finished products to ensure the safety, efficacy, and compliance of our products. The Laboratory Technician also maintains knowledge of processes and products to maintain our high-quality standards throughout manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and final products.
• Perform pH, wet chemistry titration, brix, moisture analysis, melting point, density, specific gravity testing or other analytical tests as needed.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and operate lab equipment such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters.
• Assist other laboratory team members with in-process-controls, sampling, and laboratory functions.
• Assist with ordering appropriate material and tools for daily operations.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations as well as all relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in science or related field, or commensurate combination of education, experience, or laboratory coursework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, technical, organizational, planning, and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• Certified training using relevant instruments or techniques.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, taste and smell, lift or carry items up to 25 pounds, and push or pull items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently stand and use hands to finger, handle, or fell; and constantly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low, however since this position is located within manufacturing there may be occasions where increased levels of noise and exposure to particles related to the nature of work. The position is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Safety Requirements

All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties.

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