Laboratory Technician

Title : Beverage Technician / Lab Technician

Location : Erlanger KY 41018

Duration : 06+ Months Contract (possibility of extension)

Schedule : 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Rate : $22.00/ Hr. on W2

Job Description:

There is flexibility with the start time – it could be anywhere between 7:00 – 8:00 AM.

Position Summary:

Job Purpose:

This role is primarily responsible for the daily work required to batch formulas and prototypes for customers. It is designed to provide necessary support for scientists.

Goals and Objectives:

Ensure laboratory activities meet/exceed technical, safety and efficiency goals.

Assist scientist in providing samples that meet customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and interpret analytical testing.
• Batch with minor modifications of base, screen flavors/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in Wildware.
• Understand and perform basic math conversions.
• Understand and adhere to ISO procedures daily.
• Set-up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests under supervision.
• Solid knowledge of AS400 and LEAD for researching information and generating shipments. Generate data for demo sheets.
• Screening and selection of flavor options for development.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:

High School Diploma or higher with minimum 1-3 years experience.

Basic Mathematical Skills - The Individual is comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations.

Basic Scientific Skills

• The Individual is comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.
• Computer Skills - The Individual is comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Email ( or similar program) usage, along with ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD and EXCEL files.
• Analytical Skills - The Individual is comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage and reporting skills specifically but not limited to pH, Brix, spectrophotometers, TA.
• Problem Solving Skills - The Individual is capable of problem/root cause identification, alternative solution consideration and ultimate recommendation and selection of workable solution.

Key Success Factors:

• Team Player - The Individual will be capable of being a member of a group who cooperates with other people and who balances personal interests in order to achieve a common goal.
• Clear Communication - The Individual will be capable of expressing a message to other people clearly and unambiguously, either in written or verbal format.
• Time Management Skills - The Individual will be capable of managing their time commitments to get tasks done correctly in the time stipulated.
• Detail Oriented - The Individual will be capable of clearly identifying, following and delivering specifically necessary details for projects assigned.
• Action Oriented - The Individual will have a predisposition to planning and quickly engaging appropriate activities when given a task or goal.
• Independent Working - The Individual will be capable of independent work habits with internal drive to achieve assigned tasks.
• Dependable - The individual will be able to be trusted to meet deadlines, quality parameters, and action standards as provided.