Laboratory Technician (Relief Shift)
- Pay Rate: $25.00/hour (on W2)
- Work Schedule: Relief Shift (Monday & Tuesday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Friday & most Saturdays off (occasional Saturday from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM), Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Raise is currently hiring a Laboratory Technician (Relief Shift) in Decatur, IL on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Responsibilities
- Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems. Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
- Maintains samples of tested product to confirm test results, if necessary.
- Documents result of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments. Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Understands most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators to achieve product quality.
- Performs light maintenance and calibration on all client laboratory equipment.
- Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer daily.
- Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.
- Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to ensure that all systems are operating accurately.
- Always maintains a neat and clean working area, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
- Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
- Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
Qualifications
- 2 or more years science degree.
- Previous plant experience.
- Good attendance history.
- Excellent safety record and awareness.
- Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
- Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word)
- Experience with lab documentation.
- Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)
- Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks.
- Ability to team build, good organizational skills.
- Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
- Accurate record-keeping skills.
- Attendance and punctuality
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
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