at Belcan in Decatur, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Lab Technician
Job Number: 336642
Category: Lab Technician
Description: #NowHiring #’ Lab Technician’ #Belcan
Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Decatur, IL
Zip Code: 62526
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: 6+ month contract
Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Schedule: On-site, Wednesday-Sunday, 2nd shift, 3pm -11pm
Keywords: #LabTech #Laboratory
Job Description:
One of our clients in Decatur, IL is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their team! This a 6+month contract role, paying $20 per hour. The schedule is 2nd shift, Wednesday-Sunday (3pm-11pm). You will be responsible for performing laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity, along with other responsibilities listed below.
Responsibilities:
- Collection of samples throughout the plant and delivery of samples to the Central Analytical Lab will be a requirement
- Results analysis in a fast-paced environment as well as reporting deviations to Operations is necessary to ensure the production of in-spec material
- Must review and interpret shift notes and addition of relevant lab findings
- Must ensure equipment at Critical Control Points in the process are in working condition on a regular basis. This requires frequent visits to the packaging line from the lab
- Clear communication with fellow lab techs during shift change is necessary to ensure seamless transition between shifts
- Must maintain lab cleanliness and keep track of inventory of product ingredients
- High level of organization skills required to ensure samples are properly collected, labeled, and matched with accurate results
- All lab techs participate in production line cleaning procedures
- Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
- Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies
- Physical testing of production samples
- Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
- Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to ensure that all products are within specification
- Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
Qualifications:
- Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be capable of working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
- Commitment to the company’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
- Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e., use of ‘point and click’ programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments
- Preferred analytical laboratory experience
- High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
- Must be willing to work on a team, willingness to learn, and remain organized
If you are interested in this job, please apply via the ‘apply now’ link provided. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world’s most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com
Location: Decatur , IL
Minimum Experience (yrs):
Required Education: Not Specified
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