Refinery QC Lab Technician – Quality & Impact

1101 Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave

Learning & development programs

Culture of safety

Job summary

Primient is hiring a QC Lab Technician in Decatur, IL to perform laboratory tests on process streams and finished products using HPLC, AA, FTIR, UV/Vis, and various meters. The role reports to the Lab Supervisor and Plant QA Manager and requires a 12-hour rotating shift and documentation of results.

Starting pay is $70,451.15 annually with overtime, plus a comprehensive Total Rewards package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree with technical training in biological, physical, or engineering sciences or associates degree with 3 years proven lab experience preferred.
• Proven technical skills including experience with various laboratory methodology and equipment.
• High critical thinking skills to interpret data.
• Strong documentation and data integrity practices.
• Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Customer-focused mindset with an ability to understand and address client needs.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing and operate instruments per SOPs.
• Analyze process streams using HPLC, AA, FTIR, UV/Vis and meters.
• Maintain accurate records and report data for QA.
• Investigate out-of-spec results and assist investigations.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment with team.
• Enter data into eDatasheet, Logbook and SAP.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis for finished products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

Associates degree with 3+ years lab experience

Tools

HPLC

AA

FTIR

UV/Vis

pH meters

Conductivity meters

RVA

Starch testing

SAP data entry

Job description

Primient is hiring a QC Lab Technician in Decatur, IL to perform laboratory tests on process streams and finished products using HPLC, AA, FTIR, UV/Vis, and various meters. The role reports to the Lab Supervisor and Plant QA Manager and requires a 12-hour rotating shift and documentation of results.

Starting pay is $70,451.15 annually with overtime, plus a comprehensive Total Rewards package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.