Laboratory Support Technician I

Lab Support Technician I

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Lab support Technician to join our Research and Development Team.

You will be responsible for executing the procedures and techniques associated with rotary evaporation of research products and supporting R&D product manufacturing by removing bulk solvent under direct supervision.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Perform rotary evaporation of R&D products and fully document work.
• Maintain ADEM compliance and report all associated data
• Report and address any problems in daily manufacturing
• Provide support for Chromatography, natural extractions and large-scale synthesis as needed.
• Cleans and maintains glassware and equipment used in the laboratory.
• Empty trash in production areas and production support areas
• Maintain cleanliness of immediate work area
• Clean rotary evaporator glassware and other necessary components
• Install and replace compressed gas cylinders
• Perform label printing and verification
• Perform upkeep of employee training records
• Transfer hazardous or non-hazardous waste materials to collection areas for disposal or recycling
• Prepare and align individual performance goals with department goals
• Complete company-required training programs
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance as outlined in the company's Standard Operating Procedures, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Emergency Contingency Plan, training memoranda, policy memoranda, Safety Data Sheets, Specification Records, etc.
• Complete respirator fitting and training
• Complete drum movement training, and perform physical labor associated with movement

Who We’re Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• High school diploma or equivalent required or equivalent unless previous employment experience indicates aptitude. Associate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and reliability
• Intermediate math skills required
• Intermediate mechanical skills required for manipulation of rotary evaporation equipment, such as glassware, rotary evaporators, balances, gas cylinders, ovens and vacuum systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Good understanding of cross-functional collaboration.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams including QC, GMP, QA and Management
• Ability to work both in a team environment and work independently
• Ability to align personnel/department schedule with production schedule

Don’t meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

What We Offer:

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organization with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Additional Information

This is an on-site position based at our Alabaster, AL site.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, give oral instructions, listen and hear instructions, customer and/or employee responses, etc. The position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Requires the ability to gown and wear safety attire as well as any required protective equipment including safety glasses. Employees must meet hygiene and health requirements to allow them to work in a cGMP environment. The job function routinely works with chemicals, organic solvents and biological samples, and may on occasion require work with caustic chemicals.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com.

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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