Lab Technician

Job Description

• Performs sensory, physical, and chemical tests on finished products to assure they meet established specifications
• Perform wet chemistry product testing, equipment inspections and perform audits. Laboratory testing includes salt, viscosity, bicarb test, displacement test, moisture, surface color, UV-Vis, HPLC, antioxidant testing, Fat CEM Rapid Analyzer, Micro testing - Kjeldahl, test protein.
• Evaluates Bill of Material (BOM) for completeness and proper documentation.
• Records test data and maintains laboratory work list in LIMS system to assure timely release of finished products.
• Reports nonconformance with immediate corrective actions in LIMS system.
• Performs required inspection for manufacturing equipment, storage equipment, and sanitation cleaning.
• Participates in check sample program with outside institution(s) and in internal proficiency program to verify accuracy.
• Follows proper GMPs and GLPs.
• Uses proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Assists with Raw Material testing, COA review, and COA filing as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science/Chemistry or Bachelors degree with relevant experience (minimum of 6 months) in a Laboratory or food company or Associates degree with 2 years experience in a food processing company with exposure to quality assurance/control/testing
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English Language

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science/Chemistry or a related field.
• 6 Months+ of Industry Lab Experience preferred

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Palos Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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