Lab Technician Job at ScottsMiracle-Gro
We are looking for a
Lab Technician to join our Scotts Miracle-Gro Team in
Fort Madison, IA.
What you'll do in this role:
- Perform chemical and physical test of raw material, finished products and rinse water in accordance with written procedures.
- Perform chemical and physical test of all vessels and equipment used in the manufacturing process in accordance with written process and procedures.
- Determine the validity of results using established quality assurance techniques.
- Keep all laboratory data management records up to date.
- Complete special projects and reports as assigned.
- Perform daily and routine preventive maintenance on lab instruments.
- Assist with maintaining Lab supply inventory.
- Provide technical assistance to operations and engineering.
- Use good laboratory safety practices and practice good housekeeping.
- Provide support for industrial hygiene monitoring and NPDES sampling.
- Continue personal training and development.
- Assure that all duties are performed safely and in compliance with all environmental, health and safety requirements.
- Confirm that all in-bound raw materials arrive with COA and approve for usage in manufacturing.
- Provide Certificate of Analysis for out bound MUP.
What you'll need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s Degree with college chemistry or equivalent analytical laboratory experience.
- At least 3 years’ experience in laboratory analytical services/management; analytical chemistry.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of complex laboratory instrumentation (Gas Chromatograph, Liquid Chromatograph, LECO-Nitrogen Analyzer, atomic absorption spectrometry, FTIR, UV/VIS spectroscopy, and ICP).
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of various software programs including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs (strong knowledge of SAP a plus).
- Ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on above laboratory instruments a plus.
- Ability to work independently and in team environment with minimal supervision.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated decision making ability.
- Good organization skills
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as necessary.
What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
- Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
- 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
- Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
- $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
- Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
- Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
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