Nitta Gelatin, a leading multi-site manufacturing company, is looking for a Lab Technician in our Schiller Park IL. location.

This position will be responsible for all day-to-day operations in the lab.  This position reports directly to the QA Manager,

Nitta Gelatin is a global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides with over 100 years of history.  Our company focuses on harnessing natural collagen to produce a variety of products for use in numerous food, nutritional and pharmaceutical applications.  We are a diverse and dynamic company focused on providing our customers with exceptional quality and customer service.

• SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detail orientation.


• Daily use of computer skills (database entry, word processing, spreadsheets).


• Good organizational and time management skills.


• High personal integrity.


• Ability to carefully follow procedures.


• Ability to evaluate collagens to grade odor and flavor.


• Pleasant team-oriented personality.


• Good eye-hand coordination in using a stopwatch to obtain accurate test results.


• Food production background preferred.


• Perform routine testing of gelatins and collagens including taste and odor grading.


• Take sterile samples of incoming, work in process, and finished products.


• Work with production workers to obtain laboratory samples.


• Monitor daily test results and notify QA Manager as necessary to ensure customer specification compliance.


• Maintain a document database for lab test data.


• Maintain stock of all laboratory test materials and supplies.


• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory working environment.


• Perform all tasks in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.


• Maintain organized quality related paperwork and electronic files.


• Interface with outside laboratories to arrange pick-ups, or information.


• Work with Quality Manager to find solutions to customer complaints/inquiries.


• Launder and maintain lab related items in onsite washing area.


• Must follow food safety regulations.


•  Responsible for adhering to and upholding the company’s food safety and quality policies. This includes understanding the relevant procedures, ensuring compliance in daily operations, and actively contributing to a culture of food safety and quality. Employee must report any concerns or deviations from these policies to their supervisor immediately.


• Other duties as assigned.