Temporary Lab Technician

POET • Marion, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician maintains a clean, professional, and safe laboratory environment and performs quality-control tests in accordance with approved POET Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The technician completes testing on the schedule established by the Quality Manager and/or Operations, enters data promptly, and reports out-of-range results or quality-control failures to the Quality Manager. The role is largely self-directed and requires an understanding of company policies, procedures, and values. This is an on-site position in Marion, Ohio.

The technician works with operators to support product quality and operating efficiency, maintains laboratory supplies, and helps fulfill special testing requests. The position also supports food safety, product and process quality, environmental compliance, safe behavior, and a collaborative team environment. Call-in availability and extended hours may be required. The job has physical and safety-sensitive requirements, including a pre-employment physical and drug screen and random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• For Laboratory Technician I: basic troubleshooting skills and prior analytical experience.
• For Laboratory Technician II: a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related science, or POET Laboratory Technician I experience with documented successful performance.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including carrying up to 15 pounds, standing, reaching, bending, and occasional walking, climbing, and working in demanding positions and conditions.
• Ability to use the listed equipment and tools after training.
• Must undergo a pre-screen physical and pass a drug screen; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with environmental testing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, PI, QC, and PQ reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, professional, and safe laboratory environment.
• Perform quality-control tests on product streams.
• Coordinate test results with operators to support product quality and efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and provide supply orders to the Quality Manager.
• Perform tests according to approved POET SOPs and the frequency set by the Quality Manager and/or Operations.
• Enter all data in a timely manner.
• Complete quality-control standards, duplicates, and cross-validations as established by POET SOPs.
• Perform weekly NIR IT (PQ) testing and report test failures to the Quality Manager.
• Notify the Quality Manager when quality-control standards are outside specified limits.
• Work with Operations on special testing requests.
• Meet call-in requirements and work extended hours as necessary.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET products and processes.
• Contribute to a team environment and represent POET in the community.

Benefits

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Family-first culture.
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Healthy work-life balance environment.
• Frequent team events and volunteer efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED