**Description** Overview: The Laboratory Technician performs sampling and routine testing to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid and liquid materials to ensure process and quality control measures are effective. The Lab Technician follows all policies and procedures to ensure that performed work exceeds the requirements of “Good Laboratory Practices” and to maintain the positive image of a reliable and efficient analytical laboratory. Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products • Verifies that test results conform to product and customer specifications • Ensures timely delivery of test results, issuing certificates of analysis, filing testing information, and maintaining analysis databases • Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas • Follows lab safety regulations at all times, including but not limited to eye protection, hand protection, and proper use of fume hoods or other breathing protection • Performs set up, adjustments, and operation of lab equipment, including gas & liquid chromatographs, balances, colorimeters, refractometers, and other related equipment • Calibrates all instruments used in the Quality Control lab stations in the plant and in the QA laboratory on a scheduled frequency • Assists with general upkeep of the lab including preventive maintenance and cleaning of lab instruments, glass bottles, vials and tubes, as well as counters, cabinets, and fixtures • Maintains inventory of lab chemicals to ensure secure storing, adequate supply, safe and correct disposal of waste chemicals, and to prevent storage of expired stock • Updates and maintains critical logs; generates related graphs, charts and tables • Maintains and audits records of products and procedures essential for quality assurance, traceability, product recall, sanitation, HACCP, and hazardous waste management • Troubleshoots issues with lab instrumentation, maintenance, and problems that arise with product quality • Performs other duties as assigned or needed **Additional Skills & Qualifications** Skill/Experience Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree in a science or technical field is preferred • Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered • The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of lab experience in oils & fats, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related industry. • Self-Starter with good interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently sometimes without supervision • Ability to read and interpret various directives that may be provided in written or oral format such as diagram, or schedule format such as safety rules, operating instructions, drawings, production schedules, etc. • Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence • Ability to contribute to Root Cause Failure analysis reviews • Efficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations • Experience with an ERP, such as SAP is preferred • Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed **Experience Level** Entry Level **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.