Pay Type Salaried State: KY City: Owensboro Area of Interest: Research & Development Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Requisition Number 2432 Job Title Lab Technician - 1st shift Job Description
We're expanding! Swedish Match North America LLC, develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market leading brands such as ZYN nicotine pouches and other smokeless tobacco products. Our vision is “ A world without cigarettes ,” and our mission is to provide adult consumers with alternatives that are enjoyable, but have a lower risk than smoking. We are one of the fastest growing consumer-packaged goods (CPG) producers and ZYN is the number one selling nicotine pouch in the US. In order to continually promote and create innovative products that support our vision we are currently seeking a Lab Technician, 1st shift for the Owensboro, KY manufacturing facility.
Major Responsibilities Include:
• Perform necessary calculations on analytical results.
• Responsible for sample preparation, preparation of solutions and extractions.
• Responsible for routine moisture, pH, and water activity of tobacco samples, tobacco derived nicotine samples and finished products.
• Responsible for clean glassware and related supplies, disposal of hazardous waste, and cleanliness of laboratory.
• Provide support to other employees in the Analytical Lab.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping and data entry.
• Provide support to Production, R&D, Quality Assurance and Leaf Operations.
Requirements
Education : Minimum High School diploma with courses in scientific disciplines such as Chemistry, Biology, related disciplines or equivalent.
Experience: One year Laboratory Technician experience preferred or comparable position/experience.
Skill/Knowledge: Knowledgeable in Analytical Chemistry and basic laboratory procedures. Must effectively organize and utilize time. Ability to review, interpret and report analytical results.
Other: Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm. May be required to work different shifts on occasion.
Benefits for New Hires:
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including the following:
• Swedish Match offers competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire
• Matching 401(k) with profit sharing
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 paid holidays, 3 personal holidays, and a vacation purchase option
• Paid Bonding Leave; this benefit is in addition to short-term disability benefits, if applicable
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet