Laboratory Technician

SCN BestCo • Mooresville, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician performs chemical and instrumental testing of raw materials, stability, in-process and finished products to ensure the safety, efficacy, and compliance of our products. The Laboratory Technician also maintains knowledge of processes and products to maintain our high-quality standards throughout manufacturing.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in science or related field, or commensurate combination of education, experience, or laboratory coursework.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, technical, organizational, planning, and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• Certified training using relevant instruments or techniques.
• Prior laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and final products.
• Perform pH, wet chemistry titration, brix, moisture analysis, melting point, density, specific gravity testing or other analytical tests as needed.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and operate lab equipment such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), spectrophotometer, refractometer, and pH meters.
• Assist other laboratory team members with in-process-controls, sampling, and laboratory functions.
• Assist with ordering appropriate material and tools for daily operations.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations as well as all relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree