Bioprocessing Student - Lab Technician

POET • North Manchester, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Laboratory Technician Student, you will perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of plant process samples for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development. This is an on-site role located in North Manchester, IN. Responsibilities include collecting samples for lab analysis, performing lab tests on process samples using wet chemistry methods, microbiological testing and light microscopy techniques, preparing samples for testing by analytical equipment, setting up, adjusting and operating laboratory equipment and instruments such as liquid chromatography, Ion chromatography, NIR, centrifuge, pH meters, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer and other equipment. You will also perform Quality Assurance/Control analysis on instruments, tools and methods, perform quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specifications, record test results on standardized form, enter daily test results into plant database and communicate this information to appropriate personnel. Maintaining safety in the lab by using personal protective equipment as needed, proper labeling of chemical containers, being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets and maintaining cleanliness of lab are also key responsibilities. Additionally, you will clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, calibrate laboratory instruments, prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas, foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times, and maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality. Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

Requirements

• Completed junior level courses majoring in Chemistry (preferred) or Biochemistry.
• Experience working with HPLC, analytical balance, pipettes
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Collects samples for lab analysis at specified locations, stages of processing and time interval.
• Labels sample containers with identifying data.
• Ability to understand and perform lab tests on process samples using wet chemistry methods, microbiological testing and light microscopy techniques.
• Prepares samples for testing by analytical equipment.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as liquid chromatography, Ion chromatography, NIR, centrifuge, pH meters, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer and other equipment.
• Performs Quality Assurance/Control analysis on instruments, tools and methods.
• Performs quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Records test results on standardized form, enters daily test results into plant database and communicates this information to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains safety in the lab by using personal protective equipment as needed, proper labeling of chemical containers, being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets and maintaining cleanliness of lab.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
• Calibrates laboratory instruments.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Benefits

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Family-first culture
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed