Lab Tech

CSC Sugar Refining Services LLC • Dallas, TX

37m • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for laboratory operations and to ensure that finished product meets food safety and quality expectations.

Requirements

• Experience in Food Manufacturing with Food Science I Technology or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous experience in food manufacturing environment with laboratory testing and sampling experience
• Experience in microbiology, GMP's, chemistry, design, sanitation and quality systems preferred
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must be organized and analytical
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent recordkeeping in documentation skills
• Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry testing procedures
• Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment
• Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and laboratory equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
• Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to give, to receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans and prepare written materials Dependant on experience.and articulate goals and action plans.
• Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to do basic math calculations, input data into a computer and analyze data is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak and/ or write English. Spanish speaking and writing is desired

Responsibilities

• Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration program.
• Visually inspect and sample plant equipment for microbiological and ATP sanitation standards
• Input quality testing data for each load and verify results
• Pull aseptic samples for microbiological examination by QA Manager
• Train plant personnel on testing methodologies as required.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Participate in quarterly split sample testing for all personnel authorized at the facility
• Maintain lab supply inventory
• Maintain the laboratory in a clean, audit ready state at all times.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform document scanning and archiving as required.
• Cover other quality functions as required.

What This Job Offers

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