Lab Technician - Vyse

Nitta Gelatin
, a leading multi-site manufacturing company, is looking for a Lab Technician in our Schiller Park IL. location.

This position will be responsible for all day-to-day operations in the lab. This position reports directly to the QA Manager,

Nitta Gelatin is a global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides with over 100 years of history. Our company focuses on harnessing natural collagen to produce a variety of products for use in numerous food, nutritional and pharmaceutical applications. We are a diverse and dynamic company focused on providing our customers with exceptional quality and customer service.

• SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detail orientation.
• Daily use of computer skills (database entry, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• High personal integrity.
• Ability to carefully follow procedures.
• Ability to evaluate collagens to grade odor and flavor.
• Pleasant team-oriented personality.
• Good eye-hand coordination in using a stopwatch to obtain accurate test results.
• Food production background preferred.
• Perform routine testing of gelatins and collagens including taste and odor grading.
• Take sterile samples of incoming, work in process, and finished products.
• Work with production workers to obtain laboratory samples.
• Monitor daily test results and notify QA Manager as necessary to ensure customer specification compliance.
• Maintain a document database for lab test data.
• Maintain stock of all laboratory test materials and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory working environment.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Maintain organized quality related paperwork and electronic files.
• Interface with outside laboratories to arrange pick-ups, or information.
• Work with Quality Manager to find solutions to customer complaints/inquiries.
• Launder and maintain lab related items in onsite washing area.
• Must follow food safety regulations.
• Responsible for adhering to and upholding the company's food safety and quality policies. This includes understanding the relevant procedures, ensuring compliance in daily operations, and actively contributing to a culture of food safety and quality. Employee must report any concerns or deviations from these policies to their supervisor immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

• EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED.

• TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

6 months experience in quality or laboratory operations preferred

6 months experience in food industry GMP knowledge preferred

Intermediate Computer skills in Word, Excel, and ability to learn to use databases as required by the position.

• EXPERIENCE PRFERRED

6 months prior experience in food or pharma laboratories or quality assurance

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Why You'll Want to Work With Us:

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual bonus opportunity
  * based on individual goals and overall company performance
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• Company-sponsored engagement and team-building events