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About the role

Responsible for performing sample analysis on all raw materials, in‑process samples, final & re‑test samples. Maintain proper documentation. Follow all applicable policies, procedures & work instruction. Perform all duties within the Company’s safety, health and environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Sample Evaluation
  • Perform routine sample analysis of raw material, in‑process, final retain and retest samples.
  • Evaluate test results and determine the course of action for in‑process samples and communicate to operations.
  • Evaluate test results based on expected & historical data & investigate any unexpected results.
  • Perform other sample evaluations and non‑routine analyses at the direction of supervision.
• Documentation
  • Enter test results for raw materials, final retains and retests in SAP.
  • Maintain proper documentation on all quality documents including but not limited to inspection plans, analytical data sheets, lab notebooks, log books, forms, OOS reports.
• Maintenance
  • Follow prescribed procedures for maintaining raw materials, product retains & sample jars.
  • Follow prescribed procedures for sample storage, discarding, and in‑process sampling.
  • Follow prescribed procedures for in‑process sampling.
  • Maintain lab solutions, reagents & corresponding logs.
  • Calibrate or verify instruments and maintain logs.
  • Clean and maintain lab and lab glassware.
  • Assist in maintaining lab inventory of supplies and reagents.
  • Maintain a Safe & Healthy Work Environment; understand procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner.
  • Knowledge of personal protective equipment & its use (e.g., lab coats, safety glasses & shoes, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 years’ previous lab experience using analytical instruments & lab equipment (GC, HPLC, Auto titration, IR, Denver Moisture Solids) & running product tests.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, advanced math including algebra.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and proper techniques for routine operation of analytical instruments.
• Physical requirements: Able to stand, sit or walk for a minimum of 12 hours per day; able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds on a routine basis.