Quality Lab Technician (Professional)

Zing Recruiting is partnering with one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient companies. This company operates several major facilities that support its grain processing, animal nutrition, and food ingredient production businesses. We are currently seeking a Lab Technician to join the team in Beech Grove, Indiana.

Summary:

Shift: Monday - Friday 11AM- 7PM.
Weekends O/T Saturday & Sunday 11AM- 7PM

Pay Rate: $21.75

• Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems
• Perform daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary
• Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments.
• Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Understand most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality
• Perform light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment
• Maintain on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
• Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to ensure that all systems are operating accurately
• Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years science degree
• Good attendance history
  • Excellent safety record and awareness
  • Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs
  • Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word)
  • Experience with lab documentation
  • Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)
  • Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing. Previous plant experience

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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