Category: Manufacturing & Production

Employment Type: Contract

Reference: BH-372579

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

This position is for a major food processing company and is looking for candidates with an associate's in a scientific field and experience with operating standard lab equipment and documentation.

Schedule: Rotating swing shifts, 8hr shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems.
• Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
• Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments.
• Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Understands most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators to achieve product quality.
• Performs light maintenance and calibration on all laboratory equipment.

• 2 or more year's science degree
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
• Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word)
• Experience with lab documentation.
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
• Previous plant experience

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