Entry Level Lab Technician - Decatur, IL

Job Summary
Performs sample analysis, documentation and data entry in a high-volume process-control laboratory, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality programs.

Essential Job FunctionsAnalyzes production and finished product samples to determine product quality and safetyDocuments analytical results and lab activities including but not limited to food safety, product quality, housekeeping and hazardous waste generationReviews in-process and finished product analytical data for completion, accuracy and quality/food safety implicationsCommunicates interdepartmentally, regarding lab activities, analytical data, product quality and food safetyEnters analytical data into Lab Information Management SystemAssists with daily housekeeping dutiesPerforms basic instrument maintenance and repairReports product quality or food safety issues to QAUnderstands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.Minimum Job RequirementsHigh school diplomaBasic math skillsBasic computer skillsEducation/TrainingHigh school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in science related field is preferredContinuing education classes, certificate or degree in a science related field or at least one year of experience in a science related fieldSpecial SkillsGood organization/planning and problem solving skillsGood written/verbal communication skillsWorking ConditionsRespiratory Hazards:DustHot/Cold Temperature ExtremesTemperature and humidity controlledIndoorChemicalsHazardous chemicals presentLightingPhysical RequirementsMoves/transports fifty poundsAscends/descends stepladdersMoves to and from lab workstationsPositions self to reach items and instruments on lab benchesDiagnoses mechanical problems with lab instrumentsOperates lab instrumentsInstalls and removes lab instrumentsInputs lab dataOrganizes documentationCommunicates and exchanges information with employees of other departmentsEnsures conformance with policy/programsJudges functionality of lab instrumentsJudges accuracy of lab dataOpens, prepares and analyzes samplesLifts and carries samples, instruments, steel transfer vessels, boxes, suppliesExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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