Plant Lab Technician I

Biourja Renewables LLC is seeking a Plant Lab Technician I in Peoria, IL. The role involves conducting laboratory tests on products like alcohol to ensure quality standards, documenting results, and maintaining lab equipment. Candidates should have good organizational and communication skills, a science degree preferred, and 2+ years of lab experience. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations.

We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing to determine adherence to established specifications of quality and purity.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct laboratory tests and analyze data for a variety of purposes, such as production, pollution control, quality control, and minor research.
• Test and analyze products, such as feed, beverage, and industrial alcohol, to determine if product meets plant specifications prior to release.
• Release in spec vessels and report out of spec vessels.
• Test and analyze production samples, such as fermenters, beerstills, rectifiers, etc., and report uncharacteristic results.
• Test and analyze wastewater samples to ensure effluent is within GPSD discharge limits and report any violations.
• Document results of tests, readings, etc. in logbooks and in TLC (Total Lab Client).
• Complete certificates of analysis.
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in lab.
• Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment and related field instrumentation.
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, TTB, USP, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills.
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
• Computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
• Demonstrated math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
• 2- or 4-year science degree is preferred, a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 plus years of work experience in a quality assurance lab preferred.

BENEFITS
• $23.66 Per Hour; Non-Union Position
• Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company match
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan

EEO Statement

BioUrja Renewables LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja Renewables LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

BioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC.