Lab Technician

Darling Ingredients•Honey Brook, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing and monitoring quality of all products.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
One year prior lab experience required, with demonstrated understanding of basic chemistry.
Work well with others in a team, management, and regulatory environment.
Highly organized; superior time management skills.
Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
Safety-conscious; detail oriented, with ability to multi-task.
Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in relatable field preferred
Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable (but not required)

Responsibilities

Completes profiles on production finished materials and on product purchases and shipments per Company standards.
Serves as liaison between the plant and Central Lab with respect to product quality.
Obtain, package, and ship samples for testing to Central Lab
Submit test results to Supervisor, General Manager and Plant Manager.
Responsible for site inspections, sampling, log review & report preparation to ensure compliance in: Biosecurity Feed Safety Product compliance
Ensures compliance with local, state and federal environmental, safety, and HACCP regulations.
Perform quality analyses on finished products.
Maintains lab, materials, and work area in clean condition.
Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
All other duties as assigned