Laboratory Technician (Night Shift, $24.00 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

About the role

This is a full-time night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
  • Spend a minimum of 5% of time regularly auditing package integrity teardowns performed by production partners.
  • Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry.
  • Prepare and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.
  • Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.
  • Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, moisture analyzer, infrared analyzer, etc.
  • Gather and analyze information from Inventory Management System to identify which product needs to be placed on hold.
  • Absorb and generate quality hold forms.
  • Prepare and ensure the accuracy of standards and reagents needed for testing methods.
  • Clean and maintain equipment and areas as required.
  • Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; enter data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
  • Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
  • Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; perform work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) documents and plans.
  • Document QA/QC data and report to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; request repairs in a timely manner.
  • Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and microbiology sample preparation and testing.
  • Quickly move between tasks, using time efficiently to complete investigation testing.
• Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Associate degree or coursework in related scientific field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred. Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.
• Skills Required: Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures, including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), test procedures, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness in work. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization. Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions. Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations. Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes. Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input. Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.