Lab Technician

Description:

• Working under the supervision of a Food Technologist assisting in daily activities.

• Prepare beverage samples for tastings and shipping to internal and/or external clients.

• Assist in filling and processing of beverages.

• Prepare documents (CoA, SDS) for sample shipments.

• Keep work area/lab neat and organized.

• Keep lab stocked with materials as needed.

• Maintain records for easy retrieval and clarity.

Qualifications:

• Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science Bachelors' degree required.

• Preferably fresh out of college, or with under 5 years experience.

• Chemistry background or chemistry/food based lab experience.

• Creativity, the ability to pivot when needed, and the confidence to ask questions when uncertain.

• Able to multi-task and is highly-organized.

• Work with minimal supervision and detail oriented.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.