Chemistry Lab Technician

Are you looking to progress in your career with a fast-growing food safety company? Are you a hardworking, collaborative team member ready to hit the ground running and get the job done? Then we are looking for you!

What we do:

Matrix Sciences International Inc. provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, agriculture and data management services that support our customers’ confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market.

The Matrix Sciences ensures client satisfaction and overall organizational food safety and quality, with food supply chain, farming, processing, or distribution.

Why it matters:

This work allows clients to identify potential contamination before it impacts their products and helps them feel confident that their products meet their quality standards and are safe for consumption in the market.

Role Summary:

Performs routine and non-routine sample extractions and analysis of food and food ingredient samples for nutritional testing, proximate or contaminate testing.

What you'll do:

• Perform analytical testing of food and ingredient samples using laboratory techniques per standard operating procedures.
• Identify, communicate and document non-conformities related to daily activities.
• Ensure sample turnaround time goals and other key performance indicators are met.
• Perform and support routine laboratory maintenance tasks such as sample archiving, equipment monitoring and verifications, waste disposal and cleaning (lab and labware)
• Ensure accurate and complete traceability and documentation of testing activities performed.
• Identify and assist with implementation of process improvements.
• When required, assist with troubleshooting, implementation of corrective actions and method validation activities as directed by assigned staff.
• For methods within area of responsibility provide training for other laboratory staff.
• Adhere to lab safety procedures and reporting standards.
• Follow written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Other duties may be assigned to assist with the operations of the lab.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Computer and MS Office Suite Navigational Skills
• Reliability
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Organized

What you have:

• Minimum Associates Degree in Sciences or at least two (2) years working in a commercial lab environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Positive outlook with the ability to adapt to a multi-tasking and fast changing environment

What we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• LifeLock Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Work Location:

• Mount Prospect, IL

EEO Statement

Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.