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Rousselot, Inc. is the world’s leading producer of gelatin and is a recognized partner in the pharmaceutical and food industries. The Dubuque facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is seeking to hire a full-time Lab Technician. Competitive salary and excellent benefits! Includes medical, dental & vision + 401k with match, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, life insurance, short term and long term disability benefits. Scholarship and tuition assistance available. Do you want a successful career in manufacturing with a company that cares? Do you have a broad spectrum of lab experience? If so, you may be perfect for this position! Apply today!

Summary: Performs routine physical, chemical and microbiological testing on gelatin samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collects and prepares various gelatin, in process, by-products and raw material samples for testing.
• Performs laboratory tests including microbiological, chemical and physical in accordance with written procedures.
• Obtains finished, semi-fished and environmental samples as needed for analysis.
• Identifies non-conforming product and reports to quality management.
• Accurately records data via lab reports and enters test data into computer system.
• Performs weekend and holiday rotation including routine micro and chemical/physical testing.
• Prepares media and stock solutions required for performing tests. Maintains lab supply inventories.
• Keeps work area, supplies, glassware and other equipment clean, organized and properly cared for.
• Calibrates or verifies lab equipment, when appropriate.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university

Preferred Qualifications: One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in a science field.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: The Rousselot plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position requires day shift work. Occasional weekend work on a rotating schedule and occasional overtime will be a requirement for this position.

Darling Ingredients Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without proper regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or, protected veteran status. EEO is the Law: If you would like more information, please click on the link or paste into your browser:

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For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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Rousselot, Inc. is the world’s leading producer of gelatin and is a recognized partner in the pharmaceutical and food industries. The Dubuque facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has an opening for a production operator. Applicants with manufacturing and forklift truck experience are highly desirable.

Job Duties:

• Operate food processing/production or packaging equipment in the gelatin plant, to manufacture products according to production and quality standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as instructed.
• Respond to process upsets and alarms appropriately.
• Monitor and document the quality of outputs.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Perform routine cleaning.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work any shift.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Mechanically inclined and strong problem-solving skills.
• Food Manufacturing experience.
• Fork truck license or ability to learn how to drive a fork truck.

Expected Hours of Work:

This position requires day/night shift work on a rotating schedule. You must be able to work any shift for this position. Weekend work will be a requirement.

• We pride ourselves on offering competitive pay and a full benefits package for our team.
• Great community of team members.
• Superior benefit packages – Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Match & Safe Harbor 401(k).
• Longevity – The Dubuque Plant has been in business for over 50 years!

Rousselot is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://rousselot.applicantpro.com/jobs/3760966-1048428.html