Qc Lab Technician

Our purpose is unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. We consistently incorporate social and environmental impact into decision making given its importance to the success and profitability to our business.

At Kalsec, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment by embracing the wisdom and strengths that diversity brings.

Job Summary:

Work with manufacturing, customer service, purchasing and research and development departments to conduct analytical testing of raw spices, extracts, raw materials and finished goods and compare them to standard samples and/or product specifications. Duties also include lab, method and instrumentation upkeep and maintenance.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory, lab equipment and adequate stocks of reagents.

· Maintain logs and records in QC according to GMPs.

• Interpret scientific data and understand the impact of the results on the business with minimal assistance from the Supervisor or other technicians.
• Perform problem solving, troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in method improvement and innovative projects with mentorship.
• Perform calculations, troubleshoot analytical results, and perform investigations of non-conformances.
• Confirm unusual lab results and bring to the attention of the QC lab supervisor and/or QC lab coordinator.
• Complete training when new methods are introduced.
• Gain new knowledge and skills through external training and translate learning into improved job performance.
• Perform calibration and/or verification of laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all safety standards. Proactively identify and mitigate safety risks.

· Participate in training and studies designed to:

Improve or maintain assay accuracy.

Implement the use of new equipment or new procedures.

Internal and third party inter- and intra-lab collaborative studies.

Engage in problem solving activities.

Education/Experience:

Required:

· Education: Associates Degree in a scientific discipline, 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Formal education includes one or more of the following: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, instrumentation, mathematics and statistics, physics, biology, food nutrition and science, and/or other science disciplines.

· Perform data entry, navigate computer software.

· Ability to problem solve independently.

· Ability to work in a team.

· Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Desired:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Prior QC/analytical laboratory experience.

· Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma certification.

· Prior experience with working across functions in an organization.

· Prior experience in food, beverage, nutritional industries.

· Analytical experience in GC/HPLC/UPLC/MS.

· Experience with lab automation systems and sample management systems such as lab electronic notebooks, lab information systems and chromatography data systems.

· Experience with Waters Empower and/or Agilent Open Lab CDS

Equipment Operation: Ability to operate food processing and analytical equipment.

Physical Requirements:

· Work with liquids, dry powders, solvents and reagents in a chemistry lab environment.

· Use of personal protective equipment while working with potential irritants

· Lab bench work will involve basic motions of bending, leaning, lifting, twisting and turning with the need to lift 4 oz to 10 lbs on a frequent basis and up to 50 lbs on an infrequent basis.

· Lab work will involve standing and walking 4-8 hours/day.

Travel: 0-10%

This job description is not intended to cover every detail or every aspect of the job identified. Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department.

Kalsec® is committed to providing safe food to its customers. This position requires completing annual food safety training. Food safety training is conducted through Kalsec® electronic training program and on-the-job training in each department.

The organizational chart identifies personnel responsible for covering food safety responsibilities in the absence of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 46 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Research & Development Laboratory Technicians: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person