Job Title: North Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for performing various routine bacteriological, chemical, and analytical tests on ingredients, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Micro Testing using Rapid Analyzer ATP.
• Perform Analytical Testing and Wet Chemistry Analysis, including pH, Salts, Viscosity, Fats, and Moisture.
• Execute Stability Testing and maintain detailed paperwork.
• Perform microbiological testing procedures to verify the commercial sterility of finished products.
• Execute the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Coordinate the storage, organization, and shipment of finished product samples.
• Execute the Water Testing Program and the Sensory Program for finished products.
• Create Certificates of Analysis (COA) and manage the communication process for the release of finished products.
• Coordinate verification, calibration routines, and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.
• Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods and coordinate external lab testing programs.
• Support and execute the positive release process for finished products.
• Contribute to root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of the FSQ Lab area.
• Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.
• Assist in managing the sample retain inventory, including moving and organizing materials in the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with pipetting (2+ years of experience in school or industry).
• Aseptic Technique.
• Experience in Biology, HACCP, Laboratory, pH, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Auditing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility and Micro & Chemistry Lab. The lab technician will spend 90% of the day in the lab performing analysis. The team of four lab technicians will test an average of 1,200 samples per day across all shifts. Company uniform includes blue pants, a shift, and a lab coat