Lab Technician

COMPANY SUMMARY

Nitta Gelatin is a global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides with over 100 years of history.  Our company focus is 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.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED.

TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

6 months experience in quality or laboratory operations

6 months experience in food industry GMP knowledge

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

 EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

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

.BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Strong, professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, 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.

Some of the reasons our selected candidates will want to work with us:
·Insurance benefits such as:
· Health, Dental & Vision
  STD, LTD, Accident 
· PTO
· Employee Recognition Programs
·401k with up to 5% match.
· 12 Paid Holidays per year
· Annual Bonus (*based on achievement of assigned goals & company performance)
· Company-sponsored engagement events.