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Lab Tech Sr.

Columbus, OH 43219

Posted: 08/29/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 614262 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Primary Function/Objectives:
Lab analyst for nutrient analysis of infant, adult, and medical nutritional products. The primary functions of this position are performance of analytical testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various procedures, while assuring quality standards are met. This position requires producing high quality results while operating within the constraints of safety and laboratory policies. Potential opportunity to assist with validation projects.

Responsibilities: 
• Prepare, analyze, and process nutrient testing on research samples.
• Compare results to predetermined specifications, ensure analytical records are complete, accurate, and in compliance.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs.
• Operate various types of analytical instrumentation.
• Perform wet chemistry testing.
• Investigate method deviations and atypical results.
• Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOPs, safety, and in-house regulations.

Skills:
• LIMS experience
• Chemical lab experience (in college, or other experience)
• Good computer skills
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices

Competencies:
• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong drive for results
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition or other related fields preferred.
• Associate degree in life science with 2 years of applicable experience acceptable
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques in a laboratory setting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel a plus

Conducts chemical and physical laboratory tests and makes qualitative analysis of materials, liquids, and gases. May also set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for the tests, research or process control. Must possess diploma or degree at the Associate or Bachelor level and 1+ years experience. This position is NonExempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.

Pay ranges between $19-20/hr based one xperience 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.