Perdue Farms
Lab Technician - Soy Crushing
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC has an immediate opening for an experienced Laboratory Technician at our facility in Chesapeake, Virginia.

This position will perform quality control analysis of crude and refined oil products and to document analytical results

Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Collect, log and file oil samples for quality control checksPerform quality control analysis in accordance with plant or customer specificationsPerform laboratory housekeeping duties to include washing glassware, cleaning floors and cabinets and emptying trash containersOperate quality control instrumentsLearn to calibrate and perform simple maintenance on laboratory instrumentsLearn specialized quality control test to include but not limited to solid fat index, spectrometry and chromatographyPerform all work within safety guidelines established by local, state and federal agencies as well as company policiesPerform job within established CGMP'sPerform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Education

High School Diploma/GEDReading, writing and math skillsStrong organizational and analytical skills

Experience Requirements

2-4 years experienceKnowledge of quality control preferredKnowledge of chemistry preferred

Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements

Must be able to move freely throughout the Quality Control LaboratoryCarrying equipment or samples (0-50 pounds)Exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees F)Humidity (0--100%)Noise (50db - 100db)Chemicals (SDS sheets available)Must be able to wear protective equipment

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Chesapeake, VA