Analytical Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Complete precise analytical testing on raw materials, finished goods, and benchtop samples.
• Execute daily calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of corporate lab equipment.
• Assist with researching lab equipment capabilities, methodologies, process settings and more extensive troubleshooting techniques.
• Identify and troubleshoot testing discrepancies and analytical equipment drift with a high level of attention to detail.
• Lead analytical projects and requests providing status updates, analytical data and final summaries.
• Collaborate and lead project initiative discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to manufacturing locations to support internal lab initiatives and project execution as needed.
• Support the network lab equipment loaner program.
• Support the development of GLPs, SOPs, and equipment trouble-shooting guides.
• Maintain inventory of lab PPE, chemicals and consumables.
• Aid in sample procurement initiatives, preparation and shipping to network sites and third parties.
• Escalate food safety and quality issues to Utz leadership as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned that will support the company and department objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience 3 years’ experience working in a laboratory environment, QA food manufacturing or R&D.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in cross functional teams.
• Experience with laboratory testing methods for snack foods, including analytical and sensory evaluation.

Skills

• Strong mathematical and statistical skills with the ability to analyze data and draw valid conclusions.
• Comprehend, retain, and ability to develop technical written instruction and SOPs.
• Effective time management skills - balance priorities, multiple projects and analytical requests.
• High level of organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivating with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Comfort presenting data and training materials to cross functional teams.
• Ability to effectively listen, communicate, and interface across several organizational levels.
• Intermediate experience with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Minitab.

Education

• Associate’s or bachelor’s in science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.