Job Description

TRI-K Industries, Inc. has been a leading provider of sustainable specialty ingredients since 1974. Our mission is to inspire consumer brands and enable their success by delivering differentiating technologies, prioritizing product efficacy and sustainability. Motivated by our core values of Empathy, Curiosity, and Excellence, our customers and partners get the attention, agility, and innovation they need to be successful in the marketplace. We specialize in proteins, including amino acids and natural peptides, modern preservatives, and multi-active, multi-functional ingredient solutions. Our in-house development team continually pioneers new materials, differentiating our customers’ brands. We strive to amplify consumers’ voices within our organization, ensuring we bring relevant offerings and innovations to the market.

The QC Laboratory Technician will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves performing microbiological and chemical tests, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold product integrity and safety.

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

• Sample Analysis:
• Coordinate microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure product safety and quality.
• Perform chemical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure product safety and quality.
• Conduct routine analytical and physical tests, recording observations and measurements accurately.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records, including experimental data and results.
• Report findings to the QC Lab Manager and assist in interpreting test results.
• Equipment Maintenance:
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain laboratory glassware and equipment to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.
• Assist in the ordering and inventory of laboratory materials and supplies.
• Compliance and Safety:
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with cosmetic safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with other departments to support manufacturing operations and address quality-related issues.
• Assist in pilot or manufacturing operations when needed.

Education/Experience:

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field. Three plus years of laboratory experience, including internships or academic lab work; or equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office MS Office suite of applications, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

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