Production Lab Technician

Paragon Staffing, LLC; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Lab Tech to perform routine and specialized sample preparation and analysis in a dog chew production facility. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemistry and 1+ years of relevant experience. This is a night shift role, operating from Wednesday to Saturday, with initial training during the day.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in an analytical/QC lab role in production environment.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques and following protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day lab operations including sample collection and testing.
• Keep accurate documentation on all sample data and analytical conditions.
• Oversee inventory for lab supplies in response to sample volume.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Planning

Basic Lab Techniques

Communication

Education

BS in Chemistry

Job 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Maintain 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