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Lab Technician

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

At KIK, we are seeking a detail-oriented **Lab Technician** to join our **team (Monday - Friday, 9:00 pm - 5:30 am, with occasional overtime as needed)** . In this role, you will Safely perform lab testing and handle chemicals, equipment, and glassware according to SOPs and safety guidelines. Maintain a clean, compliant lab environment, conduct routine calibrations, and accurately document and report results. Must be able to use lab instruments, follow technical procedures, manage data, and communicate effectively across departments. Basic computer and math skills required. On-call availability is part of the role. **This position offers an hourly rate of $21.00 plus a $.50 shift differential and is eligible for a 3% quarterly bonus. Apply Today!**

What You’ll Be Doing

• Know and properly use all personal safety laboratory equipment (goggles, respirators, gloves, clothing, etc.)

• Know and properly use all laboratory safety equipment (hoods, fire extinguishers, showers, eyewash fountains, etc.)

• Know and follow all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) regulations.

• Handle all chemicals properly.

• Handle glassware, laboratory hardware and equipment properly.

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all Federal, State, local, and chemical and hazardous waste disposal procedures.

• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory working environment.

• Clean store glassware properly.

• Inventory and order chemicals and supplies.

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment.

• Perform routine calculations in basic mathematics and algebra.

• Know the technique of dimensional analysis; be able to convert metric to English units and English to metric.

• Calculate and express chemical concentrations (percentage by weight, percentage by volume, parts per million, etc.)

• Perform mass measurements using all types of balances.

• Perform volume measurements using volumetric equipment.

• Assemble laboratory glassware equipment (distillation, extractions, reflux, etc.) properly.

• Use compressed gas cylinders, regulators, fittings, etc., correctly.

• Operate general laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters, vacuum pumps, etc.) properly.

• Operate analytical instrumentation (spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, etc.) properly.

• Follow and understand technical instructions and procedures.

• Know chemical terminology.

• Prepare and standardize solutions.

• Demonstrate computer skills.

• Be familiar with different computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel).

• Entry, store, and retrieve computer data.

• Callouts are a requirement of the job.

• Be able to communicate with different levels of management, production Engineers, operators, purchasing personnel, product warehouse personnel, maintenance personnel, and other laboratory technicians.

• Maintain a laboratory notebook properly.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma and/or bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent degree or a high school diploma with 2 years as a Lab Analyst in a chemical manufacturing facility.

• The ability to react with urgency to achieve objectives and deadlines despite obstacles and time pressures.

• Safety Driven Individual, with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.

• Proficient with computers and software; SAP, MS Office, Excel, etc.

• Logistics skills in planning, organizing and record keeping.

What You Will Get

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool Spa™ (under license), Bio Guard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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