Utility Laboratory Technician

Requisition  ID : 494954 

Job Description

 

Solae LLC, a division of International Fragrances and Flavors has an immediate opening for a Utility Laboratory Technician.  This position will be a Monday through Friday 8-hour day position, with the hours of 7AM – 3:30PM.  Some weekend coverage may be required.  If weekend coverage is required, the Utility Laboratory Technician would have 2 days off during the week.

• The position would be 20 hours working in the plant as sanitation and 20 hours in the laboratory or where needed. 
• For internal applicants, this is an interview position and not based on seniority.

 

About Us

International Flavors & Fragrances is an American corporation that produces flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives, which it markets globally. It is headquartered in New York City and has creative, sales, and manufacturing facilities in 44 different countries. The company is a member of the S&P 500

 

Role purpose 

 

• Half of this job (approximately 20 hours a week) will be to learn laboratory operations.  
• The applicant will become proficient in many laboratory applications.
• Data entry may be made into Microsoft Excel or Word.  
• The other half of the job will be to support sanitation or operations.
• Ideally the candidate will become an asset to both the sanitation and laboratory departments.
• Weekly flexibility may be required to cover vacations and other absences.

 

Safety accountabilities 

Each team member is expected to support the Solae culture where Safety, Health and the Environment are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work.  All personnel are expected to be “their brother’s keeper.”

 

• Responsible for area specific EHS procedure/policy
• Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards
• Compliant with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures
• Being responsible for their own actions
• Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others and the environment
• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken
• Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHS Support’s activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective manner

 

Main accountabilities

 

 

• Be able to perform calibrations and troubleshooting of analytical equipment
• Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment including GMP and GLP requirements
• A team player that possesses strong analytical, oral/written communication (in English) and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment/adapt to changing procedures with minimal supervision
• Communication to Management, Supervisors or leads when undesirable results are obtained.
• Inventory control.  Making sure supplies are in stock, and when deliveries come, that stock is put away.

 

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. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

While performing the duties of this job:

 

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  
• The employee is frequently required to stand or walk.
• The employee needs to use hands and fingers and be able to reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee should be able to climb or balance; work from heights, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee should have close vision, and ability see color and adjust focus.  
• The employee should be able to lift 60 pounds.

 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job:

 

• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles (including soy), moving mechanical parts and vibration. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 
• The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weat