Chemistry Lab Technician

Chemistry Lab Technician

Fresh Mark is currently seeking a full-time Chemistry Lab Technician. The food chemistry lab technician is responsible for performing food chemistry testing on meat products.

Location: Canton, Ohio (100% on-site)

Key Accountabilities

• Performing food chemistry testing on meat products using standard methods, including Protein% (Kjeldahl), Moisture% (Dry Oven), Fat% (Acid hydrolysis), Salt% (Mohr Method/titration)
• Using LIMS to receive samples and record test results
• Performing temperature checks and thermometer calibrations.
• Conducting pH checks and water activity checks
• Maintaining and ordering laboratory reagents and other supplies
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, calibrations and preventative maintenance
• Proficiency testing
• Following Good Lab Practices (GLPs) and adhering to all safety policies including general housekeeping

Job Requirements

• Prior experience working in a chemistry or microbiological laboratory.
• AS or BS degree in chemistry, biology or a related field is preferred.
• Work schedule may include weekends (this position is eligible for overtime pay)
• High comfort level with working independently and proficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time-management and planning skills, the ability to prioritize and demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, be a team player, be motivated, and have a willingness to learn new skills and methods, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment.

We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.

Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, people come first. It's not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.

Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark's Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we've been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.