Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities The Laboratory Technician will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety, quality, and operational teams. We are looking for a hardworking person who will perform routine analysis of product testing, checking and monitoring instrumentation performance, and conducting tests with intermediate supervision. Document results into databases and/or communicate test results. Help develop a food/feed safety, quality, and regulatory culture by collaborating cross‑functionally to build, maintain, and improve an effective food safety, quality, and regulatory culture. Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks, and simple repairs to analytical instrumentation, maintaining customer specification books up‑to‑date. Interpret and document results of tests into active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required. Ensure compliance programs for all individual 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. Night shift: continuous shift 4 nights on, 4 nights off, 6 pm to 6 am shift (continuous rotating shift). Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Any degree background can be considered Lab environment experience working with higher or lower temperatures outside of the lab and dusty environments Standing for extended periods, climbing ladders to inspect area for cleanliness about 20 feet, and crouching/crawling as needed for inspections Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals) Food industry experience is preferred Must be able to problem‑solve independently Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment with Synectics. 401(k) Plan: Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr