Laboratory Technician L6

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Lab Technician located in Plainfield,IL with our direct client.

ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

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Location: Plainfield,IL (Zip code -60544)

Duration: 6 + months contract

Title: Lab Technician

Rate - $28/hr on W2

Location: 100% onsite. Plainfield, IL, 60544

Shift Type: Night Shift

Shift Type: Night Shift - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am

Shift Details - This is the same pattern for entire length of assignment

First week -Long Week : Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am

Second week : - Short week shift Wednesday and Thursday. - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am

Third week Long Week : Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am

Fourth week : Short week shift Wednesday and Thursday. - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am

Details

The Quality Team is responsible for supporting the Production Team in ensuring that Diageo's products are produced in compliance with TTB and Company regulations, and that these products meet the expectations of our discerning consumer base.

This role as part of the Quality Team will play a key role in delivering on the quality and food safety commitments of the organization in ensuring that Diageo's high standards are maintained.

Purpose of Role:

As a member of the plant quality team, the Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that production maintains the established standards and quality control systems outlined by Diageo to safely produce quality cases of our various distilled products that meet Diageo's commercially accepted criteria. As a vital member of the team, this specific position will focus primarily on:

Providing quality leadership on shift

Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients.

Performing process audits to monitor compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards

Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications

Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients

Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specifications

Management Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Quality Team Lead. As a secondary function, they will be expected to gain an understanding of the calibration, maintenance and basic repair of the testing equipment utilized for quality analysis in the laboratory and in production. They will also be expected to contribute their technical expertise to solve problems for the plant operations and participate in cross-functional work-teams.

Complexity of Role:

This position will work closely with the other shift Quality Technician and Operations Team Members on the shift to support the accurate analysis of our products and ingredients through the use of testing equipment. This will require them to be able to quickly analyze a problem and provide timely remedies to ensure a continuous flow of production. The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload is critical to being successful in this role.

Outputs/Deliverables:

Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement.

Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment

Define the requirements and train Quality Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.

Perform microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with Company defined protocols

Provide Quality Technician coverage as required

Deliver on Quality objectives as assigned

Education

Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment

Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus

Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.

Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on site production and/or processing departments.

Familiarity with non-conforming product hold management is a plus.

Prescreen Questions

1. How many years of experience does your candidate working in a production laboratory

2. Does candidate have experience with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients? Please explain their experience in 2-3 sentences

Thanks & Regards

Paul Joseph

ACT Consulting

Talent Acquisition Lead

Phone: (phone number removed)

Fax: (phone number removed)

Visit ACT Consulting at to view our open positions.

Thanks & Regards

Paul Joseph

ACT Consulting

Talent Acquisition Lead

Phone: (phone number removed)

Fax: (phone number removed)

Visit ACT Consulting at to view our open positions.