ML Laboratory Technician

却数慮; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to support production through rigorous chemical and physical analyses. This role involves troubleshooting equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or relevant lab experience, showcasing proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and quality assurance in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about laboratory work and eager to contribute to a safe and efficient production process, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemistry or 1-5 years lab experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations and perform chemical analyses for quality assurance.
• Document results and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Chemical Analysis

Physical Analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

LIMS NWA

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting production by analysing samples, providing adjustments to batches, certifying storage tanks, and other general lab duties.

1. Support lab operations as well as participating in workgroups and the quality processes.
2. Independently perform chemical and physical analyses and tests required for quality assurance of products or processes, draw conclusions based upon results, and provide product adjustments as needed. Communicate timely results to production operators.
3. Troubleshoot analyses and equipment, communicate findings to supervision, contacts, and work with outside sources to correct.
4. Provide accurate and appropriate documentation of results, equipment maintenance, and calibration in laboratory logbooks, spreadsheets, LIMS NWA, and certificates of analysis.
5. Perform routine responsibilities; approve incoming and outgoing material, disposal of samples, solution preparation, preparation of non-standardized reagents, and housekeeping functions including emptying buckets of sample waste and disposal of broken glass containers.
6. Actively participate in safety/waste programs, adhere to safety policies & standards, attend monthly safety meetings, and attend shift meetings.
7. Actively participate in Quality/ISO programs, adhere to Quality and ISO policies; contribute ideas and suggestions and attend scheduled meetings.
8. Participate in departmental and continuous process improvement workgroups; contribute ideas and suggestions for improving department infrastructure and work processes.
9. Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
10. Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry OR 1-5 years’ lab experience in a manufacturing environment with High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have technical knowledge associated with testing performed on site.

This position is an hourly position working 12-hour rotational shifts. Some weekends and holiday work is required.