Lab Technician

At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds! With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas. With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product.

For the past four years, Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer.

Guided by the renowned FISH® philosophy, we prioritize creating meaningful work interactions, fostering community engagement, and empowering professional growth, ensuring a remarkable and fulfilling experience for our team members.

Lab Technician

Department: Quality, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream

Type: Full Time

Summary:

Primary responsibility for daily Quality documentation and assigned projects by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Perform routine samples preparation, wet chemistry, and sample maintenance as described in in Prinova analytical manual.

Set up, coordinate, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of Prinova in-process and finished products.

Perform daily pH, moisture, weight checks, samples weights, wet titrations, particle size testing, and density testing as needed.

Maintain inspection and testing records for in-process materials and finished products.

Preparation of composite sample for laboratory for internal testing as well as third party testing

Perform Finished product FTIR testing for control chart preparation

Prepare solvents, mobile phase, and samples according to Prinova Standard test procedure.

Prepare samples from in-process materials and finished products for third party analysis. Review, Monitor and track results from third party lab.

Ensure samples are taken and controlled from production floor to the lab. Ensure samples are inventoried and retained according to procedures

Maintain lab records as required by Prinova’ Quality System.

Maintains analytical Standards and conduct calibration of lab equipment as necessary.

Organize and support in stability testing on finished products as necessary

Enter product specification and results in LIMS system.

Ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, NSF and BRC).

Conducts and documents investigations, as necessary. Assists with customer complaint investigations.

Maintain 5S cleanliness in the QC Lab.

Perform other lab activities as required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

Experience will be taken into consideration. Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or university in a scientific discipline with chemistry/ laboratory related experience and/or training. Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university in scientific discipline. Related experience and/or training is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Calculate square root. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Thorough understanding of unit conversions.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas

Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $20- $25 hourly

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer paid STD and LTD

HSA and FSA

PTO

Employer paid Basic Life Insurance

401(k) & Roth with employer match

Eight Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident

Personal growth including training and development opportunities