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.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing to determine adherence to established specifications of quality and purity. Assist with instrument maintenance, equipment upgrades, and lab projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct laboratory tests and analyze data for a variety of purposes, such as production, pollution control, quality control, and minor research.
- 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.
- Document results of tests, readings, etc. in logbooks and in LIMS System.
- Complete and update changes to Certificates of Analysis.
- Prepare chemical solutions for use in the lab.
- Preform required preventative maintenance and calibrations on various laboratory instruments (GC’s, HPLC’s, IC’s, etc.)
- Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, TTB, USP, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
- Assist QC Laboratory Manager in projects, method development, and updating SOPs/ANPs.
- Fill in as needed for Lab Technician role to reduce OT in the Lab. (Vacation Coverage, Vacancy, etc.)
- 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
- 2- or 4-year science degree is preferred, a high school diploma or GED is required
- 4 plus years of work experience in a quality assurance lab preferred
BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary.
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, company paid STD/LTD).
- 401(k) with company match & Cash Balance retirement plan.
- Friendly Work Environment.
- Paid-Time Off/Holidays.
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.
