Laboratory Assistant jobs in Sioux City, IA

Lab Technician

Reports To: Lab Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA standards are met.

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Assist in implementing the Quality Assurance program for the ethanol plant to maximum production quantity and quality.

Assist Lab Manager in conduction of Plant Scale Trials

Assist in Development of new test methods and procedures

Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.

Instruct laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment use to others.

Support the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

Maintain environmental, health, and safety policies/procedures.

Maintain established, implemented, and updated food safety management system and procedures.

Maintain USP general notice, monograph, and excipient manufacturer requirements.

Maintain a TEAM environment with all plant employees.

An employee with any known allergen including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, livestock, penicillin, etc., shall make it known to CIE after a conditional offer of employment.

Assist Plant Operations Department with critical tasks such as plant upsets, shutdowns, etc.

Daily Duties

Calibration and monitoring of pH probes.

Monitor fermentation data, including DE testing and solids testing.

Stock and monitor inventories of lab supplies.

Perform environmental discharge sampling and testing.

Prepare lab stock solutions and mobile phases for liquid chromatography equipment.

Perform certification testing for outbound ethanol which includes acidity, pHe, GC volatiles, Karl Fisher moisture, and proof testing.

Maintain Karl Fisher & Acidity titrators.

Perform fermentation testing which includes yeast counting, Brix, ph, and HPLC chromatography.

Monitor gas usage and inventory for laboratory instrumentation.

Manage Laboratory Sanitation Program.

Perform Bench Scale Fermentations

Calibrate and Maintain NIR(Near Infra-Red) equipment

Perform certification testing for outbound ethanol which includes acidity, GC volatiles, clarity, color, organoleptic, and proof testing.

Maintain GC2014, DMA5000, ATR-FTIR, Nesslerizer, and UV1800 instruments.

Submit product samples to potential/existing customers

Food Safety Requirements

Have a basic understanding of the GMPs and Food Security.

Notify the Food Safety Manager and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required.

Perform Basic Sanitation Functions.

Perform all duties necessary to meet CIE’s and or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by HACCP and FSSC 22000.

Notify the Food Safety Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.

Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.

Controls further processing or delivery of non-conforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Job & Skill Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Windows based software.

Use of potentially hazardous and/or dangerous chemicals.

Exposure to potential allergens.

Night, Weekend, & Holiday work as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands, climb ladders and stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend; push; and pull. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds. Due to the need for climbing and working in high places the person cannot exhibit signs of acrophobia.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to heat; cold; humidity; noise; and vibration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, NE 68701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, NE 68701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person