Analytical Lab Technician

Job Title: Analytical Lab Technician

Employer: Pro-Liquitech, LLC dba Flavorman

Department/Team: Analytics

Reports to: Analytical Services Manager

Responsibilities for Food Safety: Yes

Training Required by Flavorman: Yes

Back-Up Staff: Analytical Lab Technician, Analytical Services Manager

Summary

The Analytical Lab Technician plays a key support role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of analytical operations within our facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing samples for analytical testing.
• Performing routine equipment diagnostics and assisting in general equipment upkeep, in coordination with the department supervisor.
• Monitoring inventory of laboratory consumables and promptly communicating shortages to the supervisor.
• Maintaining accurate and organized laboratory records and documentation.
• Assisting in the development, testing, and optimization of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the facility.
• Participating in ongoing quality control (QC) initiatives and analytical method development.
• Collaborating with flavorists and other departments to support day-to-day analytical needs.

Qualifications

• A background in analytical chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Flame Ionization Detection (FID), and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high laboratory standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with the Flavor, Beverage, Production, and Sales teams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site position based at the company's headquarters. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to talk to hear.
• Occasionally required to taste or smell.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather.
• While performing these duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.