Lab Technician I

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location: Apopka, Florida
job type: Contract
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Summary

The Ingredient Quality team is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of our ingredients through rigorous scientific analysis. You will support work focusing primarily with analytical chemistry and quality control in our laboratory processes, ensuring accurate and timely results that support critical business decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of our global beverage brands by ensuring the quality and safety of the ingredients that go into every product we make.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures in a laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
• Conducts daily water testing on incoming and processed water, including micro analysis.
• Conducts sampling within the manufacturing site, including outside of the building.
• Perform in a multi-task environment where simultaneous testing will occur throughout the day in order to meet our customer's needs.
• Operate and assist in the evaluation, calibration and validation of analytical testing instrumentation.
• Perform basic testing of materials at a high level of throughput using the required chemical, microbiological, physical, analytical and/or sensorial methodology as required on ingredients, intermediates and finished products.
• Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory testing.
• Makes calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• Input data entry into LIMS database and excel based applications with high attention to detail.
• Interpret data from routine analyses to validate materials meet specification.
• Engage in daily contact with key laboratory and plant personnel such as the Lab Director, other team members to understand the lab workload, priorities and other pertinent information.
• Performs specialized tests and procedures using basic and complex equipment.
• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting lab work and recommends modifications as needed.
• Communicates technical information both verbally and in digital or written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences.

qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

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skills: Biology, Chemistry, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Sample Testing

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.