Lab Technician

Lab Technician

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Essential Job Functions

• Know and properly use all personal safety laboratory equipment (goggles, respirators, gloves, clothing, etc.)

• Know and properly use all laboratory safety equipment (hoods, fire extinguishers, showers, eyewash fountains, etc.)

• Know and follow all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) regulations.

• Handle all chemicals properly.

• Handle glassware, laboratory hardware and equipment properly.

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all Federal, State, local, and chemical and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory working environment.

• Clean store glassware properly.

• Inventory and order chemicals and supplies.

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment.

• Perform routine calculations in basic mathematics and algebra.

• Know the technique of dimensional analysis; be able to convert metric to English units and English to metric.

• Calculate and express chemical concentrations (percentage by weight, percentage by volume, parts per million, etc.)

• Perform mass measurements using all types of balances.

• Perform volume measurements using volumetric equipment.

• Assemble laboratory glassware equipment (distillation, extractions, reflux, etc.) properly.

• Use compressed gas cylinders, regulators, fittings, etc., correctly.

• Operate general laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters, vacuum pumps, etc.) properly.

• Operate analytical instrumentation (spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, etc.) properly.

• Follow and understand technical instructions and procedures.

• Know chemical terminology.

• Prepare and standardize solutions.

• Demonstrate computer skills.

• Be familiar with different computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel).

• Entry, store, and retrieve computer data.

• Callouts is a requirement of the job.

• Be able to communicate with different levels of management, production Engineers, operators, purchasing personnel, product warehouse personnel, maintenance personnel, and other laboratory technicians.

• Maintain a laboratory notebook properly.

The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent degree or a high school diploma with 2 years as a Lab Analyst in a chemical manufacturing facility.

• The ability to react with urgency to achieve objectives and deadlines despite obstacles and time pressures.

• Safety Driven Individual, with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.

• Proficient with computers and software; SAP, MS Office, Excel, etc.

• Logistics skills in planning, organizing and record keeping
  

A Career with KIK Offers:

KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

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KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.