Laboratory Technician

Company : eCom Solutions Inc

Job ID: GN – 3
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: 3500 LACEY RD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515
Duration: Continued As Needed – No End Date – (Temporary with Potential for Full-Time Hire)
Pay Rate: $25-30/hr on W2 (Including all benefits)
Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Interview Process: Video interview/In Person

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician to support our Research & Development (R&D) Labs, including the New Product Development, Second Sourcing, and Value Engineering teams. This is a temporary position with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.
In this role, you will perform analytical testing on ingredients and finished products using a variety of advanced laboratory instruments. You'll also manage shelf-life and accelerated aging studies, contributing valuable data to our R&D initiatives. Once trained, the ideal candidate will be able to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Note: This is a lab position where all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc.) are present. This position also includes working in a GMP production facility as needed. This person will be involved in handling and tasting a variety of product types and subsequently exposed to them. All required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical testing of ingredients, powders, ready-to-drink beverages, and sports nutrition bars using equipment such as:
  • Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analyzer
  • Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)
  • Polarized Light Microscope
  • Rheometer
  • Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
  • Shear Cell
  • Other advanced lab instruments
• Prepare and monitor ingredient and product samples for accelerated aging and shelf-life studies, and perform testing at designated intervals.
• Record, organize, and format data using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Gain proficiency in software specific to each analytical instrument used in the lab.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience in an academic or industrial setting.
• Experience with advanced analytical instrumentation and laboratory best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced R&D environment and work with cutting-edge analytical tools to help bring new and improved products to market.

Physical Demands
The work is classified as Light – Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)

Postural Demands
Demand Frequency
Sitting Frequent
Standing Frequent
Walking Frequent
Bending/Stooping Occasional

Lifting Demands
Demand Frequency Designation
Lift up to waist Occasional 50 lbs
Lift on up to shoulder Never
Lift on up to overhead Never
Carry on up to 25 feet Never
Carry up stairs Never

Note:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

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