Lab Technician Darling Ingredients Inc. United States, South Carolina, Ward 271 Valpro Road (Show on map) Sep 16, 2026

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing and monitoring quality of all products. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Completes profiles on production finished materials and on product purchases and shipments per Company standards.

Serves as liaison between the plant and Central Lab with respect to product quality.

Obtain, package, and ship samples for testing to Central Lab

Submit test results to Supervisor, General Manager and Plant Manager.

Responsible for site inspections, sampling, log review & report preparation to ensure compliance in:

Biosecurity

Feed Safety

Product compliance

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal environmental, safety, and HACCP regulations.

Perform quality analyses on finished products.

Maintains lab, materials, and work area in clean condition.

Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

All other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

One year prior lab experience required, with demonstrated understanding of basic chemistry. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in relatable field preferred

Work well with others in a team, management, and regulatory environment.

Highly organized; superior time management skills.

Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.

Safety-conscious; detail oriented, with ability to multi-task.

Good computer skills.

Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable (but not required) Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

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