Laboratory Technician (Day Shift, Starting Pay is $21.98/hour))

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Job Description:

This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 7:00 am - 7:00 pm rotating schedule.


* Pay starts at $21.98 an hour


* $1,000 sign on bonus


* $1 weekend premium


* Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire


* 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  


* Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.  



* Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.  



* Prep 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, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.  



* Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc.

needed for analyses.  



* Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.   



* Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.  



* Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.  



* Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.  



* Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.   



* Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.  



* Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.  



* Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.  



* Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing. 

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 


* Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management. 



* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices. 



* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens. 



* Safety Protocol 



* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. 



* Correct or report any observed safety hazards. 



* Support safety policies and programs. 

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

 

Qualifications: 

 

Education: 


* High School Diploma or GED Preferred. 



* Associate’s Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry or Bio...