Lab Technician - Vyse
About The Position
Nitta Gelatin, a leading multi-site manufacturing company, is looking for a Lab Technician in our Schiller Park IL. location. This position will be responsible for all day-to-day operations in the lab. This position reports directly to the QA Manager, Nitta Gelatin is a global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides with over 100 years of history. Our company focuses on harnessing natural collagen to produce a variety of products for use in numerous food, nutritional and pharmaceutical applications. We are a diverse and dynamic company focused on providing our customers with exceptional quality and customer service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- 6 months experience in quality or laboratory operations preferred
- 6 months experience in food industry GMP knowledge preferred
- Intermediate Computer skills in Word, Excel, and ability to learn to use databases as required by the position.
- 6 months prior experience in food or pharma laboratories or quality assurance
- Food production background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Detail orientation.
- Daily use of computer skills (database entry, word processing, spreadsheets).
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- High personal integrity.
- Ability to carefully follow procedures.
- Ability to evaluate collagens to grade odor and flavor.
- Pleasant team-oriented personality.
- Good eye-hand coordination in using a stopwatch to obtain accurate test results.
- Food production background preferred.
- Perform routine testing of gelatins and collagens including taste and odor grading.
- Take sterile samples of incoming, work in process, and finished products.
- Work with production workers to obtain laboratory samples.
- Monitor daily test results and notify QA Manager as necessary to ensure customer specification compliance.
- Maintain a document database for lab test data.
- Maintain stock of all laboratory test materials and supplies.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory working environment.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
- Maintain organized quality related paperwork and electronic files.
- Interface with outside laboratories to arrange pick-ups, or information.
- Work with Quality Manager to find solutions to customer complaints/inquiries.
- Launder and maintain lab related items in onsite washing area.
- Must follow food safety regulations.
- Responsible for adhering to and upholding the company’s food safety and quality policies. This includes understanding the relevant procedures, ensuring compliance in daily operations, and actively contributing to a culture of food safety and quality. Employee must report any concerns or deviations from these policies to their supervisor immediately.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and more
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual bonus opportunity based on individual goals and overall company performance
- Employee recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- Company-sponsored engagement and team-building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
