Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for performing various routine bacteriological, chemical, and analytical tests on ingredients, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Micro Testing using Rapid Analyzer ATP.

• Perform Analytical Testing and Wet Chemistry Analysis including pH, Salts, Viscosity, Fats, and Moisture.

• Execute Stability Testing and maintain detailed paperwork.

• Carry out microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.

• Implement the Environmental Monitoring Program.

• Coordinate storage, organization, and shipment of finished product samples.

• Execute the Water Testing Program.

• Administer the Sensory Program for finished products.

• Create Certificates of Analysis and execute the communication process for finished products release.

• Coordinate verification, calibration routines, and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.

• Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods.

• Coordinate external lab testing programs.

• Support and execute the positive release process for finished products.

• Contribute towards root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.

• Assist in the maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of the FSQ Lab area.

• Manage inventory control for supplies and reagents.

• Assist in the management of the sample retain inventory, including moving and organizing materials in the warehouse.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Biology, HACCP, and laboratory procedures.

• Expertise in pH, chemistry, microbiology, and auditing.

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences.

• Proficiency with pipetting with 2 plus years of experience in school or industry.

• Aseptic Technique

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending