Lab Technician

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards
• Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
• Sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed
• Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately; monitor quality problems or trends
• Maintain lab records as directed
• Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information
• Complete data entry into the computer system(s)
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures
• Prepare reports of results
• Maintain process control by monitoring and/or generating statistical information and reporting to team leader or supervisor
• Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies
• Perform daily cleaning of task area keeping work area free of clutter
• During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas
• Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent coupled with food manufacturing, laboratory, food testing, quality assurance, or related work experience
• Up to 1 year of food manufacturing laboratory or quality assurance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with all applicable laboratory equipment
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis
• Able to follow laboratory procedures and state and federal regulations regarding the testing of applicable products
• Able to keep good records (record keeping skill)
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in collaboration, foster good teamwork, and promptly share relevant information with others
• Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems, and implement solutions

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English