Website Green Plains Inc.
Summary: As the Laboratory Technician, you will follow best available practices and procedures of a Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure maximum yield and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of Green Plains. In this position, you will normally be responsible for the day to day testing and quality control procedures as identified by the Lab Manager. You will report directly to Quality Control (QC) Lab Manager.
Responsibilities:
Assists in implementing Quality Management system (QMS).Monitors use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
Operates, maintains, trouble shoots and calibrates laboratory equipment.
Performs sample accessioning and sample preparation.
Collect and send samples to outside laboratories for assurance testing.
Properly documents all testing and calibration results within the company’s LIMS.
Promptly communicates abnormal results as applicable.
Prepares reports and analyzes data as applicable.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.
Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.Ensure city, county, and state and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times.
Participates in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
Follows programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory cleanliness.
Qualifications:
Associated degree in a related scientific or technical field or two years of experience in a QC Laboratory is preferred.
Some working knowledge with data analysis software: Multiquant, MassHunter, ChemStation, Lab Solutions.
Experience with automated laboratory equipment (LC-MS, GC-MS, NIR, IC).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency in office computer software and laboratory equipment. (e.g. Word, Excel, HPLC, GC and IC).
Must be able to complete Quality Process Analyst Certification (CQPA) Test Completion with a score of 80% or higher within one year of start date.
Familiarity with Federal Drug and Administration (FDA) guidelines and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements is preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/move up to 50 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, outside weather in all conditions and process chemicals.
Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Description
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP.