Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA standards are met. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Assist in implementing the Quality Assurance program for the ethanol plant to maximum production quantity and quality. Assist Lab Manager in conduction of Plant Scale Trials Assist in Development of new test methods and procedures Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies. Instruct laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment use to others. Support the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. Maintain environmental, health, and safety policies/procedures. Maintain established, implemented, and updated food safety management system and procedures. Maintain USP general notice, monograph, and excipient manufacturer requirements. Maintain a TEAM environment with all plant employees. An employee with any known allergen including, but not limited to, nuts, gluten, livestock, penicillin, etc., shall make it known to CIE after a conditional offer of employment. Assist Plant Operations Department with critical tasks such as plant upsets, shutdowns, etc. Food Safety Requirements Have a basic understanding of the GMPs and Food Security. Notify the Food Safety Manager and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required. Perform Basic Sanitation Functions. Perform all duties necessary to meet CIE’s and or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by HACCP and FSSC 22000. Notify the Food Safety Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned. Controls further processing or delivery of non-conforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Job & Skill Requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Windows based software. Use of potentially hazardous and/or dangerous chemicals. Exposure to potential allergens. Night, Weekend, & Holiday work as required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands, climb ladders and stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend; push; and pull. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds. Due to the need for climbing and working in high places the person cannot exhibit signs of acrophobia.

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401k matching Life Insurance Disability insurance Bonus Program PTO Vacation