QA Analyst, Lab Technician I

Tate & Lyle; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Quality Lab Tech I to perform chemical and identification testing on diverse samples in a QC lab. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, safety, and strong communication to support timely product turns.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance of lab equipment, data integrity, and collaboration with supervisors to drive performance improvements. A chemistry-related degree and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field, and/or an Associate’s degree and a minimum of four college level courses in science with extensive lab experience.
• Two (2) years or more of laboratory work experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written, verbal, presentation skills) at multiple levels.
• Proven experience in creating a culture of accountability and a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated team building, leadership, employee development and conflict resolution skills.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Experience with LIMS systems and data entry.
• Experience with ICP-OES, GC, GCMS, Viscometers, Spectroscopy and LECO preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving a high personal safety culture.
• Knowledge of ISO systems and certifications.
• CCPA

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of Safety and Teamwork.
• Continuous improvement initiatives and action plans.
• Facilitate problem solving and address performance issues to meet KPIs.
• Perform safe lab practices with PPE, solution make-up, storage and spill cleanup.
• Maintain calibration records and routine maintenance of testing equipment.
• Complete all testing for the day and keep accurate logs and electronic records.
• Rotate in raw material testing to support production release.
• Handle special testing requests for process improvement or customer issues.
• Collaborate with peers and supervisor to improve efficiency and problem solve.
• Perform data reviews, quality inspections, inventory checks, and document updates.
• Maintain clean workspace and lab, prep for audits.
• Assist auditors and locate documents during audits.
• Ensure data integrity and timely, accurate results for quick product turnarounds.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Associate’s Degree with science courses

Tools

LIMS

SAP

ICP-OES

GC

GCMS

Viscometers

Spectroscopy

LECO

Job description

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants. Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients. The ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day. We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the world’s best loved brands.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Quality Lab Tech I is responsible for certain physical, chemical, and identification testing and reporting performed on pharmaceutical, food, industrial, and oilfield product samples received in the QC Lab. Timely and precise results reporting, and strong communication skills are required to be successful in this position.

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES – EHSQS CRITICAL ROLE LEVEL 3

Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health, Food Safety and Quality, complies with all EHSQ policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work. Team members are expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSP’s) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury loss of life. Responsible for quality and food safety within their realm of control. Level3– Important Role EHSQ focus is 100% task oriented Responsible for area specific EHSQ procedures/policy adherence EHSQMS Element Support Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards Involved in EHSQ specific checks and inspections for policy adherence

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a culture of Safety and Teamwork
• Continuous improvement
• Facilitate problem solving and develop action plans to address performance issues and achieve key performance indicator goals
• Perform all duties utilizing safe lab practices regarding use of PPE, solution make-up, storage and disposal of chemicals and spill cleanup
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory testing equipment along with all necessary calibration records
• Complete all assigned testing for the day as distributed by the supervisor and team and maintain accurate records in logbooks and electronic record management system
• On a rotating basis perform raw material testing in a timely manner for release of material to production
• Complete special testing requests as assigned by the area supervisor which includes projects related to process improvement, customer complaints, and troubleshooting
• Facilitate a team environment with strong communication with peers and supervisor to improve efficiency and problem solve
• Perform administrative duties such as data reviews, quality inspections, inventory supplies, and document updates
• Maintain a clean workspace and laboratory including wiping counters, cleaning glassware, and keeping lab prepped for customer audits
• Participate in routine audits by answering questions from auditors and being available to support Quality Supervisors on locating documents and records
• Demonstrate a high standard for data integrity and provide timely and accurate results for quick product turn around

UNDEFINED SKILLS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field, and/or an Associate’s degree and a minimum of four college level courses in science (with a grade of “C” or better) with extensive lab experience.
• Two (2) years or more of laboratory work experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written, verbal, presentation skills) at multiple levels.
• Proven experience in creating a culture of accountability and creating a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated team building, leadership, employee development and conflict resolution skills.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under various deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Experience with LIMS systems and data entry.
• Experience with ICP-OES, GC, GCMS, Viscometers, Spectroscopy and/or LECO preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving a high personal safety culture.
• Knowledge of ISO systems and certifications.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (\"CCPA\")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

With 165 years of ingredient innovation, Tate & Lyle helps food and beverage brands grow by winning on taste, nutrition and performance. The company’s ingredients power products consumed by millions every day, delivering value in 120 markets. Tate & Lyle combines leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification to reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and optimise texture and stability across beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces and dressings. With approximately 5,000 experts across around 75 locations in 38 countries, Tate & Lyle partners globally to solve challenges, accelerate launches and deliver commercial advantage, guided by its brand promise: Science, Solutions, Society worldwide. For more information, please visitwww.tateandlyle.comor follow Tate & Lyle onLinkedIn,X (Twitter),FacebookorYouTube