Corporate Lab Technician

Job Summary

The Corporate Laboratory Technician is an entry-level position. Once trained, you will be responsible for executing tests to monitor quality of products throughout the Company per established methods and lab practices, in a professional manner following all health and safety rules.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Execute testing per lab procedures and policies manual
• Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), workbooks or Certificate of Analysis to log in samples and record test results.
• Assist in coordination and execution of routine and project sample testing.
• Report off-quality findings to Lab Manager.
• Maintain, operate and validate instrumentation with a thorough knowledge of functionality of equipment.
• Follow directions and Standard Operating Procedures accurately.
• Communicate special testing/sample needs to other divisions within the company.
• Fulfill customer proposal requests.
• Knowledgeable of company products and specifications; knowledge of office functions, UPS procedures, sample logs, result archiving and retrieval and ordering lab supplies.
• All other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have successfully completed some college-level coursework in science and math.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience.
• Prior LIMS experience.
• A demonstrated ability to focus on and manage detailed methodologies in a multitasking environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. Occasionally, push, pull, move, or lift 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a lab or plant environment.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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