Laboratory Technician L6

Duties: Context/Scope:The Quality Team is responsible for supporting the Production Team in ensuring that Diageo's products are produced in compliance with TTB and Company regulations, and that these products meet the expectations of our discerning consumer base.This role as part of the Quality Team will play a key role in delivering on the quality and food safety commitments of the organization in ensuring that Diageo's high standards are maintained.Purpose of Role:As a member of the plant quality team, the Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that production maintains the established standards and quality control systems outlined by Diageo to safely produce quality cases of our various distilled products that meet Diageo's commercially accepted criteria. As a vital member of the team, this specific position will focus primarily on:• Providing quality leadership on shift• Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients.• Performing process audits to monitor compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards• Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications• Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients• Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specificationsManagement Responsibilities:This position reports to the Quality Team Lead. As a secondary function, they will be expected to gain an understanding of the calibration, maintenance and basic repair of the testing equipment utilized for quality analysis in the laboratory and in production. They will also be expected to contribute their technical expertise to solve problems for the plant operations and participate in cross-functional work-teams.Complexity of Role:This position will work closely with the other shift Quality Technician and Operations Team Members on the shift to support the accurate analysis of our products and ingredients through the use of testing equipment. This will require them to be able to quickly analyze a problem and provide timely remedies to ensure a continuous flow of production. The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload is critical to being successful in this role.Outputs/Deliverables:• Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement.• Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment• Define the requirements and train Quality Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.• Perform microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with Company defined protocols• Provide Quality Technician coverage as required• Deliver on Quality objectives as assigned
Skills: Skills Ability to analyze issues and provide logical resolutions• Strong communication and writing skills• Strong organization skills• Ability to multi-task Education . Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environmentFamiliarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus• Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus. Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on site production and/or processing departments. Familiarity with non-conforming product hold management is a plus.
Education: Additional Information: for suppliers Summary-Quality Technician (Night Shift) - 1-3 years of analytical experience in a laboratory and in a plant environment. Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus. Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus. Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on-site production and/or processing departments. Production experience is required. Experience with non-conforming goods required. Travel needed for this role - No Years of Experience - 1+ years of experience required Industry: anyone from chemistry or microbiology domain is highly preferred Required and preferred skill set: Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory and in a plant environment. Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus. Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus. Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on-site production and/or processing departments. Production experience is required. Experience with non-conforming goods required. Location: 100% onsite at 24440 W 143rd St, Plainfield, IL, 60544 Duration: May 2024 - Oct 2024 Possibility of extension: Yes Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED Interview- 1 round Zoom interview Start- ASAP Q&A to be submitted with coversheet How many years of experience does your candidate working in a production laboratory Does candidate have experience with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients? Please explain their experience in 2-3 sentences. Please note shift timings will be changed in near future from 40 hours to 40+ hours Need a candidate flexible in working on weekend. The first week candidate will work a 7am-3pm schedule. After that they will follow their respective crews and be training while on crew. Shift Type: Night Shift - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am Shift Details - This is the same pattern for entire length of assignment First week -Long Week : Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am Second week : - Short week shift Wednesday and Thursday. - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am Third week Long Week : Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am Fourth week : Short week shift Wednesday and Thursday. - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am Duplicate role for Request #33053531 Laboratory Technician L6. Please submit CVs
Required Skills: WRITING SKILLS,MICROBIOLOGICAL,SPECTROPHOTOMETER,FOOD SAFETY,LABORATORY,
Additional Skills: ORGANIZATION SKILLS,HPLC,CONTROL SYSTEMS,ISO,CALIBRATION,CLOSING,GMP,MAINTENANCE,SAFETY INSPECTION,AUDIT,CODING,SELF-DIRECTED,ORDERING,ROLLOUT,OPERATIONS,QUALITY CONTROL,INSPECTIONS,
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak, Read, Write )
Department: SPK530 : PD1 Quality - Spirit Diageo Americas Supply, Inc.
Job Category: Supply