Laboratory Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA standards are met.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Assist in implementing the Quality Assurance program for the ethanol plant to maximum production quantity and quality.
• Assist Lab Manager in conduction of Plant Scale Trials
• Assist in the Development of new test methods and procedures
• Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Instruct laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment use to others.
• Support the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Maintain environmental, health, and safety policies/procedures.
• Maintain established, implemented, and updated food safety management system and procedures.
• Maintain USP general notice, monograph, and excipient manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain a TEAM environment with all plant employees.
• An employee with any known allergen, including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, livestock, penicillin, etc., shall make it known to CIE after a conditional offer of employment.
• Assist the Plant Operations Department with critical tasks such as plant upsets, shutdowns, etc.

Daily Duties

• Calibration and monitoring of pH probes.
• Monitor fermentation data, including DE testing and solids testing.
• Stock and monitor inventories of lab supplies.
• Perform environmental discharge sampling and testing.
• Prepare lab stock solutions and mobile phases for liquid chromatography equipment.
• Perform certification testing for outbound ethanol which includes acidity, pHe, GC volatiles, Karl Fisher moisture, and proof testing.
• Maintain Karl Fisher & Acidity titrators.
• Perform fermentation testing, including yeast counting, Brix, ph, and HPLC chromatography.
• Monitor gas usage and inventory for laboratory instrumentation.
• Manage Laboratory Sanitation Program.
• Perform Bench Scale Fermentations
• Calibrate and Maintain NIR (Near Infra-Red) equipment
• Perform certification testing for outbound ethanol, including acidity, GC volatiles, clarity, color, organoleptic, and proof testing.
• Maintain GC2014, DMA5000, ATR-FTIR, Nesslerizer, and UV1800 instruments.
• Submit product samples to potential/existing customers

Food Safety Requirements

• Have a basic understanding of the GMPs and Food Security.
• Notify the Food Safety Manager and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
• Perform Basic Sanitation Functions.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet CIE’s and or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by HACCP and FSSC 22000.
• Notify the Food Safety Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.
• Controls further processing or delivery of non-conforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Job & Skill Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Windows-based software.
• Use of potentially hazardous and/or dangerous chemicals.
• Exposure to potential allergens.
• Night, Weekend, & Holiday work as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, climb ladders and stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, push, and pull. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds. Due to the need to climb and work in high places, the person cannot exhibit signs of acrophobia.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, heat, cold, humidity, noise, and vibration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Marion, IN 46952: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25