Lab Associate (Temp)

GT'S Living Foods • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Associate plays an instrumental role in ensuring product quality standards are met. The role performs routine laboratory functions, including picking up samples from various worksites and returning them to the laboratory, ensuring proper storage and packaging during transport and in the lab. The associate assists with laboratory tests by preparing raw ingredients, juices, and finished products for microbiological testing and environmental swabs; enters product names, lot numbers, pH, and Brix data; and helps maintain laboratory equipment cleanliness and inventory. The role complies with safety procedures and regulations and occasionally assists Quality Technicians on the production line as needed.

This is a temporary, full-time position with work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The associate must wear proper PPE and use good judgment to protect their own safety and the safety of others. The pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour.

GT’s Living Foods is a family-owned and operated company that has made handcrafted, raw, organic kombucha for over 25 years. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 0–6 months of laboratory experience or equivalent relevant education.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle for local travel.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to convey information clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative approach, prioritizing team success over individual accomplishments.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive tests as specified.
• Wear proper PPE and use good judgment to protect personal and others’ safety.

Nice To Haves

• Food Science degree or similar education.

Responsibilities

• Pick up samples from various worksites and return them to the laboratory.
• Ensure proper storage and packaging for ingredients and samples during transport and in the laboratory.
• Assist with laboratory tests, including preparing raw ingredients, juices, and finished products for microbiological testing and preparing environmental swabs.
• Enter product names, lot numbers, pH, and Brix data for tested products.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of laboratory equipment and laboratory inventory.
• Comply with safety procedures and regulations.
• Occasionally assist Quality Technicians on the production line as needed.
• Complete time-sensitive tests by specified deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed