Laboratory Technician

Louis Dreyfus Company • Upper Sandusky, OH

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position ensures the quality of products manufactured and distributed by a fully integrated soybean processing facility. This role is expected to perform accurate and timely lab analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and other samples as required to support operational decisions to maintain company standards, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain food/feed safety programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience working in a laboratory or quality testing environment.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to learn and follow testing procedures
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and prioritize workload
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all safety standards and procedures
• Ability to safely handle chemicals including strong acids or bases

Nice To Haves

• 2-year or 4-year technical diploma or degree in chemistry, food science, biochemistry, microbiology related field
• 1-year or more of analytical chemistry laboratory experience in the food, feed, pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, or related industry.
• Consideration will be given to laboratory experience gained through the duration of the education.
• Experience operating laboratory analytical equipment such as GC, ICP, Karl Fischer, Elementar, NIR
• Prior quality inspection or testing experience
• PCQI, HACCP, internal auditor, laboratory, chemical, or quality certifications are desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform daily testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure the quality meets internal and external customer specifications
• Collect and maintain retention samples appropriately according to schedule; dispose of outdated samples appropriately
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently to meet testing deadlines
• Understand Official Methods used for testing (e.g., ASTM, EN, AOCS, etc.).
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for testing methods.
• Accurately enter test data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Generate all Certificates of Analysis (COAs) on finished products and special COAs requested by commercial (e.g., transloads, commingles, 3rd party, customer requests, data sheets, etc.).
• Collect samples from operational areas as required
• Collect and ship samples as needed (e.g., referee sample, customer requests, 3rd party testing, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment in compliance with housekeeping standards
• Maintain skill levels as training is completed through the level progression system
• Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor or Quality Manager.
• Analyze production and certification samples and communicate results promptly to operations personnel.
• Report out of specification or out of trend results to management
• Collect samples as required to maintain the environmental monitoring program
• Perform ATP swabs as required in operational areas to ensure cleanliness
• Participates in cross-check testing with internal and external laboratories
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Food Safety Management Systems, including FSSC 22000
• Understand and adhere to NOPA Trading Rules

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED