Laboratory Technician (Night Shift)

CareerArc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician for the night shift. This role involves performing laboratory processes, preparing samples, and conducting analyses while ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards. You'll be part of a supportive team in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits. With a starting pay of $21.98 per hour and a sign-on bonus, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a company that values its employees and their contributions. If you're ready to take the next step, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Night shift premium

401K match

Childcare reimbursement

Health and wellness incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Incentive pay opportunities

Onsite nurse and mental health counselor

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in food production or laboratory field preferred.
• Ability to read and follow GLP, SOP, MSDS, and GMP documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide support by performing laboratory processes and analyses.
• Ensure quality of results by maintaining QA/QC documents.
• Conduct preliminary interpretations of data and draft reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow procedures

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to multitask

Results driven

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Laboratory equipment (balances, pH meter, etc.)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Night Shift)

Laboratory Technician (Night Shift)

Apply locations Grand Rapids, MI time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R0030374

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Job Description:

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule.

• Pay starts at $21.98 an hour
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• $1 night shift & $1 weekend premium
• Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
• 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
• Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.
• Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.
• Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.
• Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
• Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.
• Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.
• Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.
• Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.
• Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.
• Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol: Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. Correct or report any observed safety hazards. Support safety policies and programs.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Associate’s Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.
• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

Skills Required:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures. (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities. Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you’d like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [e-mail] or call 920-437-7601.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.