Dextrose Lab Tech

Dextrose Lab Tech

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. W e'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.

• Prepare samples for testing and operate instruments used to perform testing as described in the Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform laboratory analysis of process streams utilizing HPLC, AA, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometers, RVAs, pH meters, conductivity meters, and other analytical devices
• Perform wet chemical tests such as titrations and starch testing with iodine
• Maintain accurate records through proper documentation.
• Generate, interpret, and report data used to support the manufacturing processes and for quality control of finished products.
• Assist in investigating out of specification or abnormal results
• Work with Lab Supervisor/ Instrumentation Specialist to gain understanding of the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and help maintain the laboratory equipment in the lab.
• Responsible for entering data into eDatasheet, Logbook and SAP.
• Prepare and send Certificates of Analysis for finished product shipments
• Ability to work in an industrial type environment and safely collect samples from specified process points while adhering to all safety rules
• Perform routine lab instrument verifications and calibrations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe laboratory environment.
• Work in collaboration with other lab technicians and operations team
• Participate in production meetings, safety audits, etc. when required

Four-year college degree with technical training in biological, physical, or engineering sciences or associates degree with 3 years proven lab experience preferred. Additional qualifications include:

• Proven technical skills including experience with various laboratory methodology and equipment.
• High critical thinking skills to interpret data.
• Strong documentation and data integrity practices.
• Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Customer-focused mindset with an ability to understand and address client needs
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment/adapt to changing procedures
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to work solo with limited supervision
• Excellent communication skills

• Laboratory environment within a manufacturing facility, including exposure to production areas, chemicals, noise, and industrial equipment.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
• Standing for extended periods and occasional lifting (~50 pounds) may be required

Starting pay of $70,451.15 annually + 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 & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming…