Quality Control Lab Technician
About The Position
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. (TKI) is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to support the company's quality program, ensuring products meet established standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with computers, particularly the Microsoft Office suite. While a background in chemistry or previous lab experience is preferred, it is not required. The role involves monitoring product quality through analytical testing, facilitating laboratory operations, and analyzing/reporting results. This position is based in TKI's innovation center in Phoenix, AZ, and offers the opportunity to work with passionate peers supporting the world's food supply through chemistry.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with wet chemistry and titrations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to become trained on complex instrumentation including but not limited to ICP, liquid chromatography, atomic absorption, and gas chromatography.
- Being on your feet for a majority of the day.
- Able to use or learn instrument software/operation.
Nice To Haves
- Background in chemistry
- Previous lab experience
Responsibilities
- Follow laboratory and company safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and good housekeeping.
- Ensure data quality and method integrity.
- Prepare written reports of test results in a timely manner.
- Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data to determine corrective actions.
- Maintain the integrity of the sample retention library.
- Maintain a working knowledge of lab equipment and associated computer programs.
- Assist in tracking and maintaining the inventory of lab supplies.
- Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventative maintenance.
- Perform duties with limited supervision.
- Carry out detailed instructions.
Benefits
- Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
- 401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end at up to 4% of annual base salary
- Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
- Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
- Paid vacation and sick time, and ten paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
- Adoption Assistance - up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
- Childbearing and parental leave
- Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
