Rendering Lab Technician

Description

General summary: Lab Technician

The Lab Technician is to collect and run laboratory tests to certify that co-products from the facility are compliant with all product specifications required by customers and different organizations. The Lab Technician is to report, prevent and/or correct any deviation from specifications on the different products by ensuring real time lab results.

The candidate must be well organized. Exceptional documentation, recordkeeping and housekeeping skills are required.

Position responsibilities

• 70 % Laboratory operation (sampling and analyzing) for quality
• 15 % Documentation, recordkeeping, data analysis
• 15% Any other duties as assigned
  
  

Work conditions

• Work 40 hours per week in lab and outdoor environment, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours.
• Regular exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, machinery and vehicles.
• This position requires daily sample draws and work to be performed outside.
  
  

Requirements

• Good troubleshooting skills
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable working independently
• Attention to detail
• Must be proficient in computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be able to read, write in English
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Lab experience
• Environmental regulatory knowledge
• Mechanical skills
  
  

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 90 days of employment;
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• Base salary range of $27.50/Hourly
• 401(k): eligible after 1 year of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
  
  

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vet/Disabled