R&D Lab Technician
R&D Lab Technician•West Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The R&D Lab Technician is responsible for assisting with day-to-day lab maintenance, formulation preparation and adjustments, process improvement, stability studies, and sensory panels. This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based on individual job responsibilities and the department's needs.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience within a lab environment, related to quality control and/or product development, required
- Knowledge of scientific methods, terminology, and good lab practice.
- Average skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook are required.
- Ability to gather and analyze data in order to compile information and prepare reports.
- Organized, detail-oriented, neat, and able to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience in the food and beverage and/or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
- Associates in Science preferred.
Responsibilities
- Benchtop formulation preparation/adjustments, lab maintenance, and equipment calibration as needed
- Conduct stability studies and sensory panels
- Internal sample requests to prepare for internal customers in order to conduct sensory panels
- Process improvement, plant trials, data entry of lab testing, and sensory results for verifying
- Compile and analyze data from tests and panels
- Communicates test results to formulation staff
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Extensive benefits programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
