Lab Technician Specialist

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?

Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We are looking for our next LTS Lab Technician within our QC Laboratory. The LTS Lab Technician will be responsible for providing high-quality analytical data to release products in support of the objectives and goals of the Nutrition & Biosciences business.

This position is a bargained-for position in collaboration with United Steelworkers AFL-CIO-CLC, Local Union 12075-26. This position is in Midland, MI.

Compensation:

The current compensation for this role is to be $30.68/hr. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 9% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 16 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze samples according to the sample plan. Prioritize and analyze special request samples.
• Using tools, evaluate validity of data, apply basic statistics, compare to spec limits, and take appropriate action.
• Document, communicate, and archive results following cGMP rules.
• Communicate role related information between shifts, day staff, and business partners.
• Follow EH&S and Operating Discipline / Quality System procedures and practices.
• Participate in facility management, including, but not limited to: managing materials & supplies, housekeeping, and managing waste in accordance with RCRA guidelines.
• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, conduct first-line troubleshooting, and escalate as appropriate.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on sample stations.
• Evaluate the validity of data, apply basic statistics, interpret results, and take appropriate action.
• Provide professional communication to clients, co-workers, and leadership.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the lab procedures, and analytical work processes and tools.
• Working within an integrated staffing strategy, promote an environment of teamwork while leading through example.
• Utilize electronic tools (e.g. SampleManager, SharePoint, ETQ, Microsoft Planner, Outlook, Etc.)
• Follow applicable supporting work processes
• Participate in plant initiatives (e.g. involvement in teams, operating discipline improvements, work process implementation, work process tools
• Suggest improvements to the analytical work process and performance to EHSQ Management System (MS)
• Provide first-line conflict resolution
• Assure compliance to all rules and regulations for shift work
• Assure compliance to all GMP and ISO requirements
• Assure compliance with all EH&S requirements
• Achieve personal learning needs utilizing the available learning resources.
• Complete lab and facility training program and maintain qualification on all applicable tests and quality system requirements in accordance with the organization’s training and qualification procedure
• Complete additional technical training in accordance with an employee development plan

What You’ll Need:

education:

• High School diploma/GED
• College coursework in Chemistry preferred.
• Successful completion of FSA1 and FSA2 requirements
• Successful completion of LEM within specified time limits
• Proficiency with math and computer skills required to perform role in QC lab

experience:

• Previous analytical laboratory experience and/or technical training in analytical chemistry
• Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography experience (highly desired)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, SampleManager, and SharePoint
• Proficiency with math and computer skills required to perform logistics role in cGMP lab

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 50 lbs. once/wk
• Able to work on feet for extended periods of time (up to 75% of shift)
• Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Able to work a reasonable amount of overtime per the contract and/or business needs
• Provide coverage on weekends, evenings, night, and holidays as scheduled, on a regular basis

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• The role works on a forward rotating 7 & 2 schedule with 12-hour weekends.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let’s start the journey together!

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com

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