Lab Technician

at YOH in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Lab Technician

Category: 
 
Manufacturing & Production

Employment Type: 
 
Contract

Reference:  
 
BH-372579

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

This position is for a major food processing company 
 and is looking for candidates with an associate's in a scientific field and experience with operating standard lab equipment and documentation.

Schedule: Rotating swing shifts, 8hr shifts.

Key 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 in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
Documents results 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 laboratory equipment.
Qualifications

2 or more year's science degree
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.
Previous plant experience
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Contract: 
 6 months with potential for extension and/or conversion.
Pay rate:$21.23 per hour with OT pay if applicable, W2.
Recruiter:  
 Ery Baniqued

What's In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Retirement Saving Plan
Life & Disability Insurance
Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
Employee Discount Programs
Referral Bonus Programs 
 
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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.