Lab Technician

Category:

Life Science

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-378469

Laboratory Technician
needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in Decatur, IL.

This position is for a major food processing company
and is looking for candidates with a laboratory experience.

Schedule: Swing shift - Schedule is subject to change. Sunday & Monday - 12 am to 12 pm, Tuesday OFF, Wednesday & Thursday 12 pm to 12 am. *Swing shift techs will start the week Sunday night at midnight. This schedule will change to include rotating weekends as production rates increase.

Key Responsibilities

The entry level position is designed to train the new technician on one of the four (4) analytical aisles in the QC laboratory. In this role, they will prepare process and/or finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems. The entry level Laboratory Technician must have completed training on one aisle prior to their transition to the Laboratory Technician I position.

Qualifications

• The Entry Level Laboratory Technician position requires no previous laboratory experience, but completion of a college science lab is preferred. Experience in lieu of college laboratory experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Complete both plant and laboratory safety orientations
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all department and plant safety policies
• React immediately to eliminate any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally insures that any accidents, injuries and near misses are reported immediately to area supervision
• Perform at least one Laboratory Safety audit per month
• Complete at minimum 3 safety engagements each month
• Willingness and ability to work within the time demands of a 24/7/365 workday operation
• Demonstrate sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing
• Demonstrate ability to accept instruction, coaching, and constructive criticism as tools for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate computer skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by quality department management
• Each employee should possess a solid understanding of a laboratory environment and a working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and IC is beneficial.
• New technicians are certified in each area around 60-90 days from when they begin working an aisle alone.
• Laboratory Technician III and Supervision members watch them perform required tests to ensure they have been properly trained prior to sign off.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs