Lab Technician (Professional)

Category:

Manufacturing & Production

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-384603

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

This position is for a major food processing company
and is looking for candidates with a laboratory experience.

Schedule: Swing Shift

*Schedule is subject to change* Sunday & Monday 12am-12pm.Tuesday OFF. Wednesday & Thursday 12pm-12am.

*Swing shift techs will start the week Sunday night at midnight. This schedule will change to include rotating weekends as production rates increase.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity.
• 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.
• Initial inspection of equipment for cleanliness.
• ATP swab collection and analysis.
• Communication with Operations and Sanitation personnel based on swab/inspection results for re-cleaning.
• Communication with Quality personnel based on swab/inspection results for final pass of clean equipment.
• Swab results recording on equipment cleaning documentation.

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
• Preferred analytical laboratory experience
• 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.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
• Must be capable of working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
• Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs