Lab Technician

Lab Technician

The Lab Technician works primarily in a laboratory setting within an industrial milling facility, performing tests on finished product from the mill and documenting results in a computer database and programmable logic controller (PLC) system. This role focuses on chemical reagent testing, sifting, and analysis to support quality control and ensure product consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve finished product samples from the mill and bring them into the laboratory for testing and analysis.
• Perform chemical reagent testing on flour and other products in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
• Conduct sifting, measurements, and other analytical tests to evaluate product quality and characteristics.
• Carry out laboratory analysis and quality control checks to ensure products meet required specifications and standards.
• Accurately record test results and observations using Excel and other data entry tools.
• Enter and maintain test data and quality information in the computer database and PLC (programmable logic controller) system.
• Follow laboratory techniques and protocols to ensure reliable and repeatable test outcomes.
• Support quality control efforts by identifying and reporting any deviations or nonconforming results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work area in compliance with facility guidelines.
• Work flexibly, including weekends and third-shift hours, to support continuous production and testing needs.

Essential

Skills:

• Experience or familiarity with laboratory testing and sample analysis.
• Ability to perform lab testing, including chemical reagent testing and sifting procedures.
• Understanding of basic quality control principles in a laboratory or industrial setting.
• Competence in laboratory techniques and lab analysis methods.
• Basic Excel skills for accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to work with computer databases and PLC (programmable logic controller) systems to document and track test results.
• Flexibility to work weekends and third-shift hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
• Industrial experience in a Lab Technician role or an Associates Degree in a science-related field.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Some prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
• Associates Degree in sciences is a strong asset for this role.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a significant plus.
• Experience in quality control or industrial laboratory environments is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Work Environment:

The Lab Technician works primarily in a laboratory located within an industrial milling facility. The role is based on a third shift schedule from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and requires weekend availability. The environment combines laboratory work with proximity to production operations, involving interaction with finished product from the mill and the use of laboratory equipment, chemical reagents, computer databases, PLC systems, and Excel for data entry.

The setting is focused on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to quality control standards in an industrial context.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camp Hill, PA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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…