Laboratory Technician

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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers.

We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Department: Quality/Regulatory, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Type: Full-time

Primary responsibility for daily Quality documentation and assigned projects by performing the following duties.

• Perform routine sample preparation, wet chemistry, and sample maintenance as described in the Prinova analytical manual.
• Set up, coordinate, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of Prinova in-process and finished products.
• Perform daily pH, moisture, weight checks, sample weights, wet titrations, particle size testing, and density testing as needed.
• Maintain inspection and testing records for in-process materials and finished products.
• Preparation of composite sample for laboratory for internal testing as well as third‑party testing.
• Perform Finished product FTIR testing for control chart preparation.
• Prepare solvents, mobile phase, and samples according to Prinova's Standard test procedure.
• Prepare samples from in-process materials and finished products for third‑party analysis. Review, monitor, and track results from the third‑party lab.
• Ensure samples are taken and controlled from the production floor to the lab. Ensure samples are inventoried and retained according to procedures.
• Maintain lab records as required by Prinova’s Quality System.
• Maintain Analytical Standards and conduct calibration of lab equipment as necessary.
• Organize and support stability testing on finished products as necessary.
• Enter product specification and results in LIMS system.
• Ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, NSF, and BRC).
• Conduct and document investigations, as necessary. Assist with customer complaint investigations.
• Maintain 5S cleanliness in the QC Lab.
• Perform other lab activities as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or university in a scientific discipline with chemistry/laboratory‑related experience and/or training. Experience will be taken into consideration.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university in a scientific discipline.
• Related experience and/or training is preferred.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Thorough understanding of unit conversions. Ability to calculate square root.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high‑pace and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Competitive Pay – Starting at $24.50 an hour

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