Sample Lab Tech

Join a high energy, Family-owned Company in the Flavor & Fragrance Industry.

We are committed to being your trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource, providing quality ingredients with an emphasis on safety and compliance. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day. Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded with creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials set the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry.

This position reports to the Lead Sample Technician with a dotted line to Quality Control and R&D.  This position must have excellent communication and written skills and work closely with Regulatory and Purchasing.
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Determine if selected lot(s) are available from the Sample Lab shelf stock
•  Produce and place appropriate labeling on sample containers
•  Complete Large Sample Deduction sheets for samples exceeding 8 oz. and submit to the IT Dept.
• Draw material samples from drums in inventory with awareness of the material SDS
• Use of large pipettes to fill the sample vials
•  If necessary, pick lot numbers of the material to be sampled, considering QC status, reserve/hold status, and age in making the selection
• Consult with supervisor on sample materials requiring hotbox melting
• Proper disposal of pipettes, rags, gloves, and any other consumables after use
• Check drawn samples for any discoloration or debris
•  Send sample paperwork to the Regulatory Dept. or QC Lab when required
• Prepare samples for shipment using proper packaging and labeling of hazardous materials
• Small Scale Compounding (Samples)
• Other related duties as assigned
•  Follow all safety rules/procedures and maintain an accident and on-the-job injury free record
• Comply with all relevant cGMP, cGLP, and SQF procedures and regulations

Education & Experience: 

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent
•    Minimum 1-3 years working in Production or Lab position
 

Skills and/ or Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to utilize Forklift/Forklift Certification Eligible
• Computer skills (NetSuite a +), MS Office, GSuite
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to stand/walk/sit for extended period of times
• Use of tools including pipettes, scoops, pliers, and drum tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets 
• Communication & interpersonal skills for working co-operatively/effectively in a team environment

Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k w Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP
Compensation -$19.23 an hr. to $26.44 an hr.  and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs