Lab/Quality Assurance Technician

Lab/QA Technician Position

Stewart's Shops Plant is looking for a Lab/QA Technician that can guarantee products are produced and distributed to the highest food safety and quality standards. Our technicians assist with investigations, evaluate products, and conduct audits.

Duties

• Collect, test, and log product and environmental samples.
• Acquire proficiency in all lab methods and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Complete physical, chemical, biological, and organoleptic analysis of a variety of products. Taste testing required daily.
• Microbiological testing of products using aseptic techniques.
• Ensure all documentation is current and properly completed by lab and production personnel (Production logs, forms, SOPs, etc.).
• Assure compliance to all quality standards.
• Facilitate investigational studies.
• Attain applicable industry certifications.
• Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure product specifications are met according to company and regulatory standards.
• Assist with root cause analysis.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of lab equipment (scales, thermometers, pipettes, etc.).
• General laboratory housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by QA Supervision and/or management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (degree in science preferred but not required).
• Previous lab and/or manufacturing experience a plus, but not required.
• Good communication skills and excellent time management skills, including frequent interaction with upper management.
• Ability to work in a food allergen environment (Milk, Peanuts, Egg, Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Tree Nuts, Fish (Tuna)).
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently (Reliable, Team Mentality, Flexible).
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to be on your feet for several consecutive hours, able to lift 40+ pounds, and work comfortably on ladders.

Schedule

Full time position available. Schedule can vary between 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts and 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts, depending on the needs of the department. Schedule can include a variety of shifts; working hours fall between 7am and 8:30pm. Schedule includes rotating days off which will include some weekends and holidays. Starting pay is $22-$25/hour, based on experience and education. Earn an extra $1 for all hours worked on Sundays.

We Offer

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employer paid retirement fund.
• Health, Vision, and Dental benefits package.
• Accrued paid time off and 6 paid holidays.
• YMCA discount program.
• Uniforms provided.
• OT as available.
• Positive work environment with growth opportunities and career establishment.

To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug free workplace.