Lab Technician Iv - 3rd Shift
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc (Western/Springfield, Massachusetts)

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Lab Technician IV - 3rd Shift

 

Job Summary:

This position requires being the lead to utilize results from research testing, create, modify, recommend and/or implement standard operating procedures and specifications for existing and new processes, product development and product quality testing.  This individual will advise management and/or make decisions regarding process improvement, product performance, product formulations and total quality performance based on analyzed data and test experimentations. Duties include but are not limited to:  Creating and implementing Standard Operation Procedures and specifications for new or existing processes;  Performing and leading advanced research projects such as wick selection, wax consumption, fragrance selection, additives, innovation projects, database creation; Ensuring data bases such as Oracle and Laboratory specific databases are maintained and updated. In addition, the lab tech will assure the highest product performance and safety of the product through team and management interaction. 

 

Minimum Requirements:

Associate degree or equivalent. Bachelors preferred 3 to 5 years of scientific field experience preferred or experience in related discipline. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills to accurately & succinctly report data and test results. Customer orientated and quality focused. Demonstrated flexibility, problem solving and organizational skills including strong attention to detail. Analytical skills and experience with process improvement essential. Ability to successfully prioritize one’s own work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking.  Demonstrated ability to work independently. Strong leadership/management skills including the ability to balance efficient and productive operations with effective administration Ability to utilize and calibrate various laboratory equipment such as a spectrophotometer, scales and digital camera  Demonstrated ability to interact with coworkers in a positive, productive and cooperative manner encouraging teamwork required. Safety Awareness and thorough knowledge of Laboratory procedures.   Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Strong math skills Advanced level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and internet research. 

 

Hours:

3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday, 10:00PM - 6:00AM

Flexibility in work schedule is also required for possible overtime, work on holidays, weekends and extended hours with minimal notice and as required by operational need.

This position offers a very competitive salary & excellent benefits package. 

 

Salary Structure:

Universal Pay Scale- Pay Grade U21

 

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully  discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.  EOE/M/F/D/V

 

Company Overview:

                        The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the nation’s leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, in the growing giftware industry with sales of $737 million dollars in fiscal year 2007. Employing approximately 5,500 people, Yankee Candle (Headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts) has a 39 year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts. Having earned a reputation for superior, long-lasting fragrance quality, Yankee Candle is America’s trusted choice for fragrance.

 

The Company sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 16,700 store locations, a growing base of Company owned and operated retail stores (459 located in 43 states as of December 29, 2007), direct mail catalogs, its Internet websites (http://www.yankeecandle.com/,  http://www.illuminations.com/, and http://www.aromanaturals.com/), international distributors and to a European wholesale customer network of approximately 2,700 store locations (through its distribution center located in Bristol, England).

 

A key contributor to our success has been our vertically integrated business model, which enables us to control most every aspect of our business, from product development to manufacturing to distribution to marketing and sales. This structure allows us to consistently provide high quality and innovative products, deliver them in a timely and efficient manner to customers all over the world and provide excellent customer service. The power of the Yankee Candle® brand and our dedicated and talented employee base truly set us apart from our competitors.

 

Our one-of-a-kind Flagship Store in South Deerfield, MA is the world’s largest candle and Christmas store, containing approximately 90,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, and has been ranked as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Massachusetts.