Lab Technician at ECOS

Cypress, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control, Batch Sampling, Analytical Lab Equipment Operation, Viscosity Measurement, pH Measurement, Formula Testing, Raw Material Testing, Documentation Maintenance, Standard Operating Procedures Adherence, Sample Labeling, Traceability, Technical Assistance, Problem Reporting, Formula Improvement, Batchmaker Supervision, Confidentiality

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description Lab Technician Full-time Cypress, CA Description At ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA. We are currently looking for a talented Lab Technician for our 2nd shift to ensure quality and consistency of all products that meet and/or exceed customer requirements/expectations, company guidelines, as well as state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations. Key Job Functions: · Ensuring quality of production formulations and quality control of daily batch samples to ensures parameters and production needs are met, minimizing re-work and promoting attention to detail · Performing daily, on-going quality control and promotes a “zero defects” approach to batchmaking. · Operating general analytical lab equipment for formula and raw materials testing – i.e., viscosity meters, pH, ovens, scales, etc. · Assisting Chemist daily based on needs of the Lab · Maintaining a clean, organized, and “audit-ready” laboratory · Maintaining all documentation, forms, files, records and lab notebooks as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) · Ensuring all product samples and retains are labeled and stored properly for complete traceability · Performing all quality control duties and provides technical assistance during Chemist’s absence · Reporting problems and abnormalities with existing formulas to the Chemist and actively seeks out solutions · Actively seeking out ways to improve the quality of existing formulas · Assisting Chemist in overseeing batchmakers, including use of scanners · Ensuring that all raw materials are in their proper location · Ensuring that all drums, pails, liquids, and tanks are properly labeled · Assisting Chemist in supervising batch area to ensure it is clean, organized, and in compliance with all safety regulations · Providing training & development to batchmakers, as needed · Assisting Chemist, as directed on R&D projects · Maintaining absolute confidentiality concerning proprietary information, including product formulations · Involvement in other special projects, as needed Starting Pay $23/hr Requirements Requirements In order to be successful, you will need: · Working towards obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related Organic Chemicals field preferred. · Some knowledge of chemicals required for the formulation of household/industrial cleaning products, including, but not limited to, surfactant systems, solvents, acid/base chemistry, fragrances, and dyes is a plus · Training/knowledge of various types of lab procedures and lab/production blending equipment is a plus Why join the ECOS family: Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness 401k with company match Paid vacation and sick pay Ten paid holidays per year including your birthday Paid parental bonding leave Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car Wellness programs and incentives Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran

Responsibilities

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of all products by performing daily quality control checks on batch samples against established parameters and guidelines. This role involves operating general analytical lab equipment, assisting the Chemist, and maintaining meticulous laboratory documentation and organization.