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Actalent Quality Laboratory Technician in Lafayette, Indiana
Job Title: Quality Laboratory Technician
Lafayette, Indiana
Job Description
Summary: The Quality Laboratory Technicians play a vital role in the overall Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions. Candidates will primarily work with sweeteners, corn syrups, and sugar products. They will process these into corn sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup) and sugar and starches for human and animal feed. The chemistry side of the lab works with the corn, and the micro side of the lab works with sweeteners. A lot of the work involves performing extractions and 'wetmills' on liquid products.
The Quality Laboratory Technicians analyze both final product and in-process sample streams utilizing HPLC, AA, GC, FT-IR, NIR, titration, refractive index, particle size distribution, direct and viable micro testing, pH, spectrophotometric methods, microscopic examination as well as physical testing. Must be detail-oriented, a self-starter, and capable of producing high-quality results consistently with minimal oversight. As a Quality Laboratory Technician, candidates will be responsible for the following:
• Preparation and analysis of various final product and in-process samples utilizing analytical instruments and wet chemistry techniques
• Facilitate the plant process flow by providing timely, accurate analysis results
• Posting analysis results into data systems and communicating to plant personnel
• Recognizing abnormal findings and working with process teams to resolve
• Final QA/QC of outbound shipments and documenting results
• Following established analysis methodologies
• Basic laboratory equipment maintenance
• Supporting other departments with analytical and project-based efforts on an ad hoc basis
• Ensuring adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Understanding and demonstrating core values and actively participating
• Supporting a 24/7 process and working a rotating shift, which will include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Advancement through the skill block system and achieving 4 'operate' skill blocks along with the 'basic' skill block
• Performing other duties as assigned
Hard Skills
HPLC
AA
GC
FT-IR
NIR
Titration
Refractive index
Particle size distribution
Direct and viable micro testing
pH
Spectrophotometric methods
Microscopic examination
Physical testing
Soft Skills
Detail-oriented
Self-starter
High-quality results production
Minimal oversight capability
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Lafayette, Indiana.
Work Environment
Candidates will work 12-hour shifts, 3 on and 3 off, rotating between night and day shift (e.g., 5a-5p for 3 days, off 3 days, then 5p-5a for 3 days, off 3 days). They need to be comfortable standing for extended periods of time. Candidates may wear jeans and a t-shirt to work.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.