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LanceSoft Inc

Downers Grove, IL

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Downers Grove, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Laboratory Technician/ R&D Materials Science Lab Contractor Locations: Downers Grove, Il, 60515 Duration: Continued As Needed No End Date (Temporary with Potential for Full-Time Hire) Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician to support our Research & Development (R&D) Labs, including the New Product Development, Second Sourcing, and Value Engineering teams. This is a temporary position with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs. In this role, you will perform analytical testing on ingredients and finished products using a variety of advanced laboratory instruments. Youll also manage shelf-life and accelerated aging studies, contributing valuable data to our R&D initiatives. Once trained, the ideal candidate will be able to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Note: This is a lab position where all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc.) are present. This position also includes working in a GMP production facility as needed. This person will be involved in handling and tasting a variety of product types and subsequently exposed to them. All required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Conduct analytical testing of ingredients, powders, ready-to-drink beverages, and sports nutrition bars using equipment such as: o Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analyzer o Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) o Polarized Light Microscope o Rheometer o Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) o Shear Cell o Other advanced lab instruments Prepare and monitor ingredient and product samples for accelerated aging and shelf-life studies, and perform testing at designated intervals. Record, organize, and format data using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Gain proficiency in software specific to each analytical instrument used in the lab. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Associates degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. 12 years of relevant laboratory experience in an academic or industrial setting. Experience with advanced analytical instrumentation and laboratory best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced R&D environment and work with cutting-edge analytical tools to help bring new and improved products to market. Physical Demands The work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labors Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)

About the Company

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LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

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.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/

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