Lab Tech

fairlife•Dexter, NM

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician is an entry level position that provides key support for the Quality Department including: water testing, raw milk testing, raw and pasteurized load out testing, Finished Product testing, microbiological testing, chemical titrations, and work-in-process testing. The technician will be responsible for generating daily reports, data entry and collection, project assistance, filing, assist in conduct of special studies, calibrations, data collection, and communicating with other departments.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent level of relevant experience required
Experience in a laboratory setting is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to read, write, and understand English is required

Responsibilities

Ability to operate lab testing instrumentation correctly. Testing includes moisture/solids, protein, fat and pH. Technician will be responsible for understanding microbiological plating, Foss analytical equipment, pH meter and other laboratory instrumentation as needed.
All instrumentation is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Perform daily quality line audits, evaluations and testing on plant floor as assigned.
Required to perform sensory evaluations on all finished products.
Fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs in an accurate manner.
Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
Must keep area stocked with sufficient supplies to perform job responsibilities.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of laboratory tests.
Recognize and notify Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects. Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological test.
Report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP’s rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.