Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

Central Garden & Pet • Monroe Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician plays a crucial role in a laboratory setting to support scientists, engineers, and the R&D department in the development of new products, and testing of new ingredients and processes. This role involves assisting in testing, data collection and analysis, and general lab maintenance. This position is being offered 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Sunday - Wednesday, with required training on 1st Shift.

Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience in an analytical/QC lab role, preferably in a production environment.
• BS in Chemistry or other science with any scientific industry experience.
• Proficient in basic lab techniques like following protocols and good manufacturing practices, pipetting, etc.
• Able to meet the requirements of a dynamic production environment.
• Able to manage and plan time to be efficient in completing tasks.
• Super organizational and project planning skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Must be able to write, read, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Excel and MS Office skills are a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lab Manager to ensure ongoing quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform day-to-day lab operations in a dog chew and treat production facility- including sample collection and testing, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining instruments within working specifications.
• Perform sample analysis in a timely fashion, meeting any applicable analytical holding times and project due dates.
• Keep accurate documentation on all sample data and analytical conditions under which analysis was performed.
• Perform and document daily calibration checks and document routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintaining records accurately, neatly, legibly, and completely to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to ensure the safe handling of laboratory waste disposal to meet necessary municipal, state, and federal guidelines.
• Oversee inventory for lab supplies to ensure inventory levels of all supplies in response to the volume of samples throughout the week are maintained.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of free online courses.
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with cash bonus.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level