Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Laboratory Technician will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis of product testing
• Check and monitor instrumentation performance
• Conduct tests for which we are going to provide intermediate supervision
• Document results into databases and/or communication test results
• Help develop food/feed safety, quality and regulatory culture collaborating cross-functionally
• Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks, and simple repair to analytical instrumentation
• Maintain customer specifications books up-to-date
• Interpret and document results of tests into active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required
• Ensure compliance programs for all individual testing, which includes monitoring adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance
• Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process and final products independently, supporting more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision
• Handle clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff
• Write routine reports and correspondence

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Preferred Bachelors Degree
• Any degree background can be considered
• Lab environment working with higher or lower temperatures outside of the lab and dusty environments
• Standing for extended periods
• Climbing ladders to inspect area for cleanliness about 20 feet
• Crouching/crawling as needed for inspections
• Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals)
• Food industry experience is preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to problem-solve independently

Skills

• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

Pay

• Night shift position on continuous shift 4 nights on 4 nights off for the 6pm to 6am shift. Continuous rotating shift.