Summer Lab Intern

Givaudan Sense Colour•Port Washington, WI

About The Position

Purpose: Perform the necessary testing on all incoming raw materials, in process products, finished products to guarantee conformance to specifications and to meet customer requirements, complete all sales sample requests and operation of pilot plant. All Positions: Uphold DDW’s Mission Statement, Quality Policy, and Values and Beliefs. Perform work accurately and reliably with proper thoroughness according to established procedures. Proper work ethic including being at work when scheduled, arriving to work on time, and being ready to work at the start of the work day or shift. Laboratory Technician: Approve all incoming critical raw materials before production use. Retain Certificates of Analysis (COA) and keep on file all critical raw materials and associated records. Test in process materials if needed and communicate with operators as needed. Approve all finished product for quality and conformance to specifications before shipping to our customers. Ensure timely completion of customer sample requests Ensure that outside testing (micro, environmental) is completed according to defined standards Maintain and calibrate lab equipment Stock lab supplies Create and retain production records according to defined standards. Retain samples of each liquid and powder batch produced. Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) for finished product analysis and laboratory equipment calibrations. Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Process. Other duties as assigne

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/Technical Degree in process preferred
Excellent math skills are required
Experience with an ERP system or similar database
Must be team oriented and possess decision-making skills
Strong communication skills
Computer Skills
Must be able to work independently and multi- task
Job requires long periods of standing
Ability to lift 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Perform testing on raw materials, in process products, and finished products
Guarantee conformance to specifications and customer requirements
Complete sales sample requests
Operate pilot plant
Approve incoming critical raw materials before production use
Retain Certificates of Analysis (COA) and keep on file all critical raw materials and associated records
Test in process materials and communicate with operators as needed
Approve finished product for quality and conformance to specifications before shipping
Ensure timely completion of customer sample requests
Ensure outside testing (micro, environmental) is completed according to defined standards
Maintain and calibrate lab equipment
Stock lab supplies
Create and retain production records according to defined standards
Retain samples of each liquid and powder batch produced
Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) for finished product analysis and laboratory equipment calibrations
Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Process
Other duties as assigned