Lab Assistant

Daily QA Paperwork

Daily QA paperwork: Every product for every day has its own set of paperwork. It is the responsibility of the Lab Assistant to collect all documents from the Lab techs, machine operators and Line Supervisors. These documents must be sorted daily, placed in their appropriate files and any missing documentation must be logged.

Shipping

The shipment of Quality samples is a large portion of the Lab assistant’s responsibility. All customers require retain samples, at different frequencies. The assistant is also responsible for the shipment of all micro samples for customers and additional biological samples that may need to be sent for the Lab or the blending dept.

Daily Production Folders

Daily production folders must be logged in and send to QA Manager for review at least every other working day, as it is Audit requirement to review all production folders within 7 days.

Sanitation

It is the responsibility of the assistant to keep track of, review and log the receipt of all Master Sanitation documents for the plant. It is imperative that all sanitation records can be produced in the event of an audit.

Certificates of Analysis

All ingredients COA have come to the assistant. They must be scanned and logged into the shared drive. All COA’s for lab equipment and Calibration records are also to be maintained by the lab assistant.

QA Work aid Book

It is the responsibility of the assistant to keep track of all changes that need to be made in the QA book. The Lab Assistant is also responsible for Audit Prep, complaint report prep and gathering of all supporting documentation. Review and Approve Production Folders/LCRs. Coordinate ordering and organizing lab supplies. Focus on continuous improvements in ordering systems, working with vendors to reduce costs, and overall structure of lab organization.

Manage Collection and Organization of Internal and External Retains

Manage collection and organization of internal and external retains.

Log and Coordinate Micro Sampling Setup for Micro Technicians

Log and coordinate Micro sampling setup for Micro Technicians.

Log Current Location of Lab Equipment and Maintain PM Schedule in Collaboration with the Quality Manager

Log current location of lab equipment and maintain PM schedule in collaboration with the Quality Manager.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to work in wet, humid, or outdoor conditions.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures extremes including heat and cold as the weather varies.
• Exposure to varying temperatures extremes including heat and cold as the weather varies.
• Frequent exposure to work on elevated platforms, with fumes or airborne particles, or with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to vibration.
• Frequent exposure to noise levels in the work environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Sit, talk or hear.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• Stable employment and growth opportunities
• A variety of benefits as part of our total compensation & rewards package
• Average 15 days/month, based on 2-2-3 schedule
• Night Shift Differential (additional $1.00)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health (benefits effective first month following 60 days of employment)
• HSA Dental (benefits effective first month following 60 days of employment)
• Vision (benefits effective first month following 60 days of employment)
• Life and AD&D- company paid & supplemental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Company Life Insurance
• Free Uniforms
• Monthly Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Company Swag – Apparel, hats & a variety of other items available
• Discount Purchases on Beer from our MN Brewhouse Brand
• Eligible for benefits the first month following 60 days of employment including medical, a health savings account option, dental, vision, disability, company paid & voluntary life and more
• 401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting

* Pre - Employment Drug Screening and Background check are part of our hiring process*