Laboratory Technician

Prinova•Carol Stream, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibility for daily Quality documentation and assigned projects by performing the following duties: Perform routine sample preparation, wet chemistry, and sample maintenance as described in the Prinova analytical manual. Set up, coordinate, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of Prinova in-process and finished products. Perform daily pH, moisture, weight checks, sample weights, wet titrations, particle size testing, and density testing as needed. Maintain inspection and testing records for in-process materials and finished products. Preparation of composite sample for laboratory for internal testing as well as third-party testing Perform Finished product FTIR testing for control chart preparation Prepare solvents, mobile phase, and samples according to Prinova's Standard test procedure. Prepare samples from in-process materials and finished products for third-party analysis. Review, monitor, and track results from the third-party lab. Ensure samples are taken and controlled from the production floor to the lab. Ensure samples are inventoried and retained according to procedures Maintain lab records as required by Prinova’s Quality System. Maintains Analytical Standards and conducts calibration of lab equipment as necessary. Organize and support stability testing on finished products as necessary Enter product specification and results in LIMS system. Ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, NSF, and BRC). Conducts and documents investigations, as necessary. Assists with customer complaint investigations. Maintain 5S cleanliness in the QC Lab. Perform other lab activities as required.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or university in a scientific discipline with chemistry/laboratory-related experience and/or training.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Thorough understanding of unit conversions.
Calculate the square root.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university in a scientific discipline.
Related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine sample preparation, wet chemistry, and sample maintenance as described in the Prinova analytical manual.
Set up, coordinate, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of Prinova in-process and finished products.
Perform daily pH, moisture, weight checks, sample weights, wet titrations, particle size testing, and density testing as needed.
Maintain inspection and testing records for in-process materials and finished products.
Preparation of composite sample for laboratory for internal testing as well as third-party testing
Perform Finished product FTIR testing for control chart preparation
Prepare solvents, mobile phase, and samples according to Prinova's Standard test procedure.
Prepare samples from in-process materials and finished products for third-party analysis.
Review, monitor, and track results from the third-party lab.
Ensure samples are taken and controlled from the production floor to the lab.
Ensure samples are inventoried and retained according to procedures
Maintain lab records as required by Prinova’s Quality System.
Maintains Analytical Standards and conducts calibration of lab equipment as necessary.
Organize and support stability testing on finished products as necessary
Enter product specification and results in LIMS system.
Ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, NSF, and BRC).
Conducts and documents investigations, as necessary.
Assists with customer complaint investigations.
Maintain 5S cleanliness in the QC Lab.
Perform other lab activities as required.