Laboratory Technician (Open to Recent Grads)6 Months (Temp to Perm Option)| Plainfield Illinois 60544Job Description:This position reports to the Night Quality Team Lead.
As a secondary function, they will be expected to gain an understanding of the calibration, maintenance, and basic repair of the testing equipment utilized for quality analysis in the laboratory and in production.
They will also be expected to contribute their technical expertise to solve problems for the plant operations and participate in cross-functional work teams.Outputs/Deliverables:
· Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement.
· Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment
· Define the requirements and train Quality Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
· Perform microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with Company defined protocols
· Provide Quality Technician coverage as required
· Deliver on Quality objectives as assignedEducation: Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment
· Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in the analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus
· Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on site production and/or processing departments.Familiarity with non-conforming product hold management is a plus.