R&D Lab Technician

Current Opportunities with The Jel Sert Company The Jel Sert Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Scheduled Work Hours: 7:30am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with OT as required We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as an R&D LAB TECHNICIAN . If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you! The R&D LAB TECHNICIAN is responsible for assisting with day-to-day lab maintenance, formulation preparation and adjustments, process improvement, stability studies, and sensory panels. This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based on individual job responsibilities and the department's needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Benchtop formulation preparation/adjustments, lab maintenance, and equipment calibration as needed Conduct stability studies and sensory panels Internal sample requests to prepare for internal customers in order to conduct sensory panels Process improvement, plant trials, data entry of lab testing, and sensory results for verifying Compile and analyze data from tests and panels Communicates test results to formulation staff QUALIFICATIONS An individual must be able to successfully perform each essential responsibility. Listed below are representative duties that reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum of 2 years of experience within a lab environment, related to quality control and/or product development, required Manufacturing experience in the food and beverage and/or pharmaceutical industries is preferred. Knowledge of scientific methods, terminology, and good lab practice. Average skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook are required. Associates in Science preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to gather and analyze data in order to compile information and prepare reports. Organized, detail-oriented, neat, and able to meet deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. Strong analytical thinker BENEFITS & SALARY Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process. The minimum compensation for the R&D Lab Technician is $23.59 per hour. Actual compensation to be paid will be determined upon an offer. Compensation is determined by a candidate’s experience, education, skills, training, and the internal equity within our organization. In addition to a competitive compensation package, regular full-time corporate employees of Jel Sert are eligible for our extensive benefits programs that can be reviewed here. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on an as-needed basis Ability to climb stairs in order to get to areas of the facility to perform job responsibilities. Pushing and pulling of carts on an as-needed basis. Ability to use senses: taste, touch, smell, and sight. Close visual acuity to perform activities: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection of materials, operating laboratory devices, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mainly lab environment with some office and plant work. In the lab environment, one will work, from time to time, with hazardous chemicals with supplied safety equipment, and is subject to atmospheric conditions such as dust. FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES Follow applicable procedures and work instructions. IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESS This job assists with formulation preparation, plant operational process improvements, cost-savings initiatives, and shelf-life verification to ensure a quality finished product. AI Disclosure Statement As part of our recruiting process, we use technology tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose experience aligns with the requirements of the role. These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams. We are committed to fairness, equal opportunity, and compliance with applicable employment laws. Application Accommodation Information Jel Sert is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary for all applicants with disabilities, handicaps, or applicants affected by pregnancy, child birth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or child birth provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position by calling our accommodation hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please leave a message and a member of our HR department will call you back within two (2) business days. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include but are not limited to: making a change to the application process or procedures, providing documents in an alternative format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please note that if you are calling for any reason other than to request an accommodation to search or apply for a job, such as calling to check on the status of your application, your call WILL NOT be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Jel Sert Company