Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Vyse - Schiller Park, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, 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. Qualifications:   EDUCATION REQUIRED              High school diploma or GED. TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED 6 months experience in quality or laboratory operations preferred 6 months experience in food industry GMP knowledge preferred Intermediate Computer skills in Word, Excel, and ability to learn to use databases as required by the position. EXPERIENCE PRFERRED               6 months prior experience in food or pharma laboratories or quality assurance PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.    Why You’ll Want to Work With Us: We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and work–life balance, including: Comprehensive insurance coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and more Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) retirement plan with company match 12 paid holidays each year Annual bonus opportunity* based on individual goals and overall company performance Employee recognition programs that celebrate your contributions Company-sponsored engagement and team-building events