Manufacturing Lab Technician

ZipRecruiter; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lab Tech to support R&D by performing sample preparation and analysis in a dog chew production facility. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining quality and conducting tests, working on a night shift from Wednesday to Saturday. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Chemistry or another science and at least one year of experience in a QC lab, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in an analytical/QC lab role.
• Able to manage and plan time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lab Manager to ensure quality of raw materials.
• Perform sample analysis and keep accurate documentation.
• Maintain inventory levels of lab supplies.

Skills

Proficient in basic lab techniques

Organizational skills

Project planning skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS in Chemistry or other science

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Paragon Staffing, LLC is a company that specializes in connecting job seekers with employers who are seeking temporary, contract, or permanent positions.

Position Summary

The Lab Tech will perform both routine and specialized sample preparation and analysis. The Lab Tech plays a crucial role in a laboratory setting to support scientists, engineers, and the R&D department in the development of new products, and testing of new ingredients and processes. This role involves assisting in testing, data collection and analysis, and general lab maintenance.

NOTE: This position is being offered 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Wednesday - Saturday with initial training on the 1st Shift.

KEY RESPOBSIBLITIES

• Work with Lab Manager to ensure ongoing quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform day-to-day lab operations in a dog chew and treat production facility- including sample collection and testing, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining instruments within working specifications.
• Perform sample analysis in a timely fashion, meeting any applicable analytical holding times and project due dates.
• Keep accurate documentation on all sample data and analytical conditions under which analysis was performed.
• Perform and document daily calibration checks and document routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintaining records accurately, neatly, legibly, and completely to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to ensure the safe handling of laboratory waste disposal to meet necessary municipal, state, and federal guidelines.
• Oversee inventory for lab supplies to ensure inventory levels of all supplies in response to the volume of samples throughout the week are maintained.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS:

• 1+ years’ experience in an analytical/QC lab role, preferably in a production environment.
• BS in Chemistry or other science with any scientific industry experience.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques like following protocols and good manufacturing practices, pipetting, etc.
• Able to meet the requirements of a dynamic production environment.
• Able to manage and plan time to be efficient in completing tasks.
• Super organizational and project planning skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel. Strong Excel and MS Office skills are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to write, read, and speak English. (Bilingual a plus).

SCHEDULE

• Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Training will be M-F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM until successfully trained. (This is for training only).

COMPENSATION
Pay rate from $25/hr (Based on experience)
JOB LOCATION

• Based out of Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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