B- Shift Lab Analyst

B
- Shift Lab Analyst | Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

Primient customers trust us to provide high quality ingredients for their manufacturing processes. Our Plant Quality team leads on key strategic and process initiatives to strengthen our standards even further and ensure we maintain key accreditations.

Key responsibilities: B
- Shift Lab Technician / Analyst

• Perform routine testing in all areas of production as required for Process Control.

• Calculate data obtained for process control information. Analyze data with respect to standard operating conditions and communicate results to supervisor.

• Input finished product and process control data to electronic file.

• Perform compendial tests on finished products. Maintain file samples for storage.

• Operate analytical equipment associated with testing requirements.

• Primarily doing Physical Tests or Basic Chemical Tests.

• Particle Size Analysis

• Acid/Base Titrations by hand and using Mettler Auto-titrators Moisture by Karl Fisher Titrator pH Measurements Ammonia by Ion Selective Probe UV/Vis Spectrophotometers
  - Genesys, Spectronic

• Maintain and calibrate analytical equipment for proper operation.

• Prepare analytical reagents for laboratory testing as well as that required for process testing in the plant. Standardize reagents as required and maintain appropriate records.

• Perform duties required for inoculum preparation such as media prep, sterile transfer, culture maintenance, and monitoring & sterile assurance in microbiological areas.

• Perform non-routine testing as required by plant upsets or special projects.

• Cleans laboratory areas and maintain them in a safe condition. Participate in accident prevention programs.

• Receive and store lab supplies and reagents.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks:

• Lifting of up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.

• Use of lab tools above shoulders –reaching/twisting/lifting

• Ability to perform nightly maintenance

• Removal of waste from an above the waist counter to a transfer wagon

• Prepping and running samples and instrument manipulation in small areas

• Independently perform the analytical lab duties on night shift coverage

Shift Information:

B
- Shift (2pm - 10pm)
B-Shift operates 2 pm-10 pm on a rotational basis with 7 days on & 2 days off, 7 days on & 1 day off, 7 days on & 4 days off (Repeating every 28 days)

Starting pay of $24.79/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices

• Dental and vision insurance

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans

• Paid holidays &…