Laboratory Technician

About the role

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lab Technician. Applications are only being considered from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Lawrence, KS to be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Support ESH Compliance: Attend monthly safety meetings, complete all required training in a timely manner, assess laboratory hazards and communicate to management, clean up lab spills in compliance with lab safety and environmental regulations, perform safety checks as required, dispose of lab samples, raw materials, and lab chemicals in compliance with regulatory requirements, support BBS, food safety and ISO programs, maintain a clean/safe work area.
• Run daily effluent sample
• Provide Analytical Data: Perform laboratory tests according to written procedures, participate in Test Capability Index (TCI) and other statistical studies, record analytical results for Work in Progress (WIP) samples and final batch determination results in appropriate data management systems, control work time and prioritize responsibilities to minimize overtime, provide analytical support for the plant’s environmental program, understand and follow applicable quality& food safety system procedures, respond to switchboard and gate entrance as needed, retain file samples per laboratory requirements, document analytical results in hard copy records and SAP, approve analysis (as appropriate) in SAP, prepare solutions as assigned, run control samples as assigned
• Communicate to Internal and External Customers: Communicate results to production via PI, communicate results to production via email as required, communicate results to production/management via telephone as necessary, communicate out-of-spec results to management via Quality Exceptions, prepare certificate of analysis (C of A) as required, prepare customer product samples on bulk shipments as required, assist Research, MTS, and plant personnel as necessary, participate in customer/supplier visits/audits as necessary
• Act as Incident Commander on Off-Shift: Respond to plant emergencies (does not apply to contract analysts), contact necessary plant management and governmental agencies as required, provide initial first aid treatment to employee injuries, determine extent of injuries and ensure proper outside medical treatment as needed, document all injuries and incidents, communicate all injuries and incidents to appropriate plant personnel
• Miscellaneous Duties: Assist in development of laboratory methods, assist in training of lab personnel, communicate information to next shift technicians as necessary, participate in ISO or food safety audits as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university and or five years in a quality assurance analytical laboratory preferred
• Must be able to perform basic algebraic math skills
• Demonstrate skills in manual titration
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work night shift
• Ability to safely exit out of the plant in the event of an emergency

Qualifications

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Physical Demands: At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment.

Skills

• Ability to safely exit out of the plant in the event of an emergency

Benefits

• Compensation: Hourly Range: $24.04 - $26.44 Annual Bonus Target: 3%, subject to plan provisions
• Benefits: Competitive base pay and performance bonus, Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire, Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost, Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave, Generous Leave and FMLA policies, Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable), Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products), 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service, Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances, Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members, Student Loan Assistance, Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use, Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation, Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Pay

• Hourly Range: $24.04 - $26.44

Schedule

• Must be able to work night shift