FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift

Gehl Food & Beverage•Lathrop, CA

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring: FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift. This role involves executing various testing procedures to ensure the quality and safety of finished products, including microbiological, environmental, water, and sensory testing. The technician will also be responsible for coordinating sample management, equipment calibration, method validation, and external lab testing. Additionally, the role supports product release, customer complaint investigations, documentation practices, lab organization, and inventory control.

Requirements

Experience in food manufacturing or the beverage/ingredient industry preferred.
Knowledge of and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices.
Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including rapid and standard methods for food products.
Experience with analytical/chemistry testing for food products (e.g., sugars, ash, moisture, pH).
Experience with food safety risk assessments, verification, and validation activities.
Proficiency with electronic devices and software, including computers, tablets, productivity tools, and ERP systems.
Knowledge of Gram staining and LIMS.

Responsibilities

Execute microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.
Execute Environmental Monitoring Program.
Coordinate storage, organization and shipment of finished product samples.
Execute Water Testing Program.
Execute Sensory Program for finished products.
Create COA and execute communication process for finished products release.
Coordinate verification, calibration routines and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.
Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods.
Coordinate external lab testing programs.
Provide support and execute positive release process for finished products.
Provide contribution towards root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.
Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.
Other duties, as assigned by management.