Lab Technician

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!

Position Summary

Process various types of samples and maintain related quality assurance documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Processing samples and maintain quality assurance documentation in both Chemistry and Microbiology lab
• Report and verify results for all types of lab tests
• Participate in the operations of all areas of the lab, including but not limited to quality management system tasks
• Notify management if departure from normal procedure is identified
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of laboratory experience in food industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge with all reference materials within the lab including MSDS sheets, SOP manual, and Quality Manual
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
• Ability to build professional relationships with Food Safety and cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd shifts
• Ability to work in temperature conditions between 35 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit; may occasionally exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers in a repetitive motion. Frequently required to stand, walk and reach above the head. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to lift a minimum of ten (10) lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office levels to loud factory / warehouse levels.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• laboratory in food industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Chesterfield, VA 23834: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person