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Laboratory Technician I - High West

Job Description

Position Summary:

Performs routine procedures for lab and production to support daily operations under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor. This position requires entry level lab duties including preparation of samples and sensory sessions, performing limited lab analyses, and maintaining the lab and sensory suite in an orderly state.

Essential Job Functions:

Precise preparation of proof downs to support QC using dilution, measuring, and weighing techniques; exposure to lab blending to support NPD
Setup daily sensory evaluations by creating sensory sessions on the in-house database, pouring sample glasses, and providing the Sensory QA/NPD Manager with written overview of relevant sensory results
Participate in sensory training and maintain sensory competency
Clean-up of glassware after sensory sessions
Use of in-house software to create work orders for sample requests, sample receiving, sample labeling, and sample disposal
Daily maintenance of lab instrumentation to ensure longevity of instrumentation and precision and accuracy in measurements
Ability to perform lab distillations and sample runs on automated densitometers
Prepare samples for shipment for external analysis
Maintain inventories of necessary supplies in lab
Prepare samples for marketing/sales team, as requested
Serve as back-up operator for daily quality checks on bottling line
Participate in continual education programs and receive constructive feedback to enhance job performance and knowledge
Contribute to keeping a clean and organized work environment including all glassware cleaning cycles
Comply with safety regulations and procedures and use of personal protective equipment for working in a hazardous environment and with hazardous chemicals

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in a laboratory setting, 1+ years preferred
Detail oriented and quality focused
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently as well as in teams in addition to multi-tasking
Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Works in warm/cold climates
Works in high places including use of step-stools and ladders
Works on wet surfaces
Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$17.90 - $27.41

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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