Laboratory Technician

DescriptionSmall scale Perfumery General Compounding support for both local and global formulaePrepare fragrance compounds by precisely weighing accurate formulae ingredients using automated systemEnsuring all ingredients are quality and within expiration datePerform other lab and project tasks as directed by the Lab SupervisorsMaintain an organized collection of Raw MaterialsBe able to help out with overflow work when volumes increaseMaintain a clean and well organized laboratory/work placeIdentify inefficiencies and propose viable solutions following Lean Management principles and guidelinesAssure compliance of HS&E procedures and proactively contribute to the improvement of lab safetyWear appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat, closed toed shoes) and follow safety protocolsIndependent and efficient use of all internal tools for data collection/recording and administration.Maintain awareness of technology and issues affecting own job.Contribute to team success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goalsKey Interactions: Lab Manager, Technicians, Perfumers, Fragrance Development Managers, Project Managers and Application labs including awareness of other projects within lab.Quality Orientation - Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, not matter how small. Showing concern for all aspects of the job. Accurately checks for processes and tasks.Customer Focus - Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of their actions. Develops and sustains productive customer relationshipsQualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent experience in a production or manufacturing environment.0-5 years in a laboratory/compounding environmentMust be able to stand for long periods of timeAbility to lift 20lbsFlexibility to work overtime (where needed)Detail & Service orientated to meet deadlinesAbility to pivot priorities as neededContinuous improvement and adaptation to changesEncourage and support a positive work environmentStrong communication skillsMUST be very computer/system savvyMS Office Suite knowledge and experience requiredBenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.