Corporate Laboratory Technician

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Butler, KY

About The Position

The Corporate Laboratory Technician is an entry-level position responsible, once trained, for conducting tests that monitor product quality throughout the company. Work is performed according to established methods and laboratory practices, professionally and in compliance with health and safety rules. The role also supports sample coordination, quality reporting, laboratory equipment and records, and communication of testing needs across company divisions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successfully completed some college-level coursework in science and math.
Demonstrated working knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience.
Prior LIMS experience.
Demonstrated ability to focus on and manage detailed methodologies in a multitasking environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Execute testing according to laboratory procedures and the policies manual.
Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), workbooks, or Certificates of Analysis to log samples and record test results.
Assist with coordinating and executing routine and project sample testing.
Report off-quality findings to the Lab Manager.
Maintain, operate, and validate instrumentation, with a thorough knowledge of equipment functionality.
Follow directions and Standard Operating Procedures accurately.
Communicate special testing and sample needs to other company divisions.
Fulfill customer proposal requests.
Maintain knowledge of company products and specifications, office functions, UPS procedures, sample logs, result archiving and retrieval, and ordering laboratory supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.