Sunrise Systems, Inc. · 4 days ago
R&D Technician
Glenview, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35.29/hr - $40.44/hrSunrise Systems, Inc. is a company seeking an R&D Lab Technician to support their laboratory operations. The role involves sample preparation and analysis, inventory management, and assisting with pilot plant trials, ensuring a clean and organized lab environment.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Sample preparation & analysis – Assembling samples of beverages and desserts including measuring with analytical balances, heating, mixing, cooling, filling into packaging, labeling, storage, diluting using pipettors, coordinating shipments, and logging samples into lab management system. Strong attention to detail is a must for this role
Shelf-life testing support – Sample preparation (locating, weighing up materials, dilution using pipettor, mixing, labeling), documenting test results, submitting testing requests, support clean up following testing. Regularly takes inventory and reports on sample condition and quantities
Inventory management of ingredients and chemicals – logging chemicals for disposal, ordering materials as needed, and ensuring all ingredients are put away at end of workday. Purchases in-market samples and supplies as needed
Support for pilot plant trials – Attending onsite trials to support mixing, labeling, packing, shipping samples and completing benchtop analytical testing including pH, titratable acidity, Brix, colorimetry, density. Must be able to safely lift anywhere from 5 to 50 lbs. of ingredients. Trials occur before 8 AM as needed, availability is required for these occasions
Lab Organization – Ensures lab environment is clean, organized, and in working order at the beginning of each work day. Responsible for weekly calibration of analytical balances, creating maintenance work orders, taking inventory, and conducting monthly safety checks
Specification management – Updating records for materials, formulas, and trade items to reflect accurate information; requesting cross-functional approvals and following up as needed
Graphics Reviews – Downloading and uploading reports and verifying graphics information (including nutrition facts panels, ingredient lines, product information such as net content) are a match to report
Data entry & analysis – Able to accurately log large data sets using Excel and provide high-level summaries (e.g., averages). Can convert between units of measurement, calculate averages, and scale up formulations when given target values
Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Forms
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills
Strong computer proficiency
Effective time management, adaptability across diverse teams, and keen attention to detail
Demonstrated curiosity with a proactive approach to learning and asking questions
Minimum High School Diploma
Prior experience in laboratory setting
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to safely lift anywhere from 5 to 50 lbs. of ingredients
Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Forms
Benefits
ACA compliant medical coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Sick time benefits as required per State regulations
Company
Sunrise Systems, Inc.
Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ruchi Hajra
Senior Account Manager/Client Servicing/Talent Acquisition Partner
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