Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician Job Description

• Complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety, quality and operational teams.
• Perform routine product testing, monitoring instrumentation performance, and conduct tests under intermediate supervision.
• Document results into databases and communicate test results as required.
• Help develop a food/feed safety, quality and regulatory culture by collaborating cross‑functionally to build, maintain and improve safety and quality practices.
• Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks, and simple repairs on analytical instrumentation, keeping customer specification books up to date.
• Interpret and document test results into active databases and communicate findings to internal customers.
• Ensure compliance programs for all testing, monitoring adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance.
• Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in‑process and final products independently, supporting more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.
• Handle clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Work Monday‑Friday, 6:30 am‑3:00 pm.

• Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals).

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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• Healthcare Insurance: Coverage for eligible employees and dependents through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois; eligibility begins 60 days after continuous full‑time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage for eligible employees and dependents through Met Life; eligibility begins 60 days after continuous full‑time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for eligible employees through VSP; eligibility begins 60 days after continuous full‑time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Investment Savings Retirement Plan for employees 21+; enrollment dates are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
• Technical Certification Bonus: Up to $500 bonus for an approved professional certification related to your current position, awarded 90 days after receipt of successful completion documentation.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.