Lab Technician

KIKKOMAN FOODS INC•Town of Walworth, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician works in the laboratory area and may perform duties across five roles: Analytical Systems Operator, Data Entry, Solution and Media Preparation, Microbial Analysis Operator, and Titrations Specialist. Although these tasks may not all be performed daily, workers must be able to perform each role to support coverage during absences and for training purposes. The position involves setting up and operating analytical equipment manually or automatically, responding to equipment problems, and making appropriate adjustments using judgment and experience. Technicians perform calculations, communicate clearly with coworkers in a sometimes noisy environment, learn and retain new skills as equipment is upgraded, and work with chemicals and scientific equipment. The role also requires accurate pipetting, equipment calibration, compliance with workplace and food safety practices, and participation in the Health and Safety, GMP/HACCP, and ISO 14001 programs. Technicians inspect equipment before use, coordinate daily assignments with their supervisor, assist with paperwork, report accidents and unsafe or noncompliant conditions, maintain a clean and safe workstation, and perform other duties as assigned. The work may involve extended periods in high-temperature and high-humidity conditions, as well as office tasks on a computer.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Highly detail-oriented.
Understanding and knowledge of basic mechanics.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations quickly and accurately.
Basic understanding of chemicals, their effects, interactions, and dangers.
Knowledge of setting up and calibrating scientific equipment.
Ability to read digital readouts and small numbers on burets and distinguish slight color changes in liquids.
Ability to learn and retain new job skills as equipment is upgraded.
Ability to work for extended periods in high-temperature and high-humidity conditions.
Ability to sit for long periods while doing office tasks on a computer.
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; occasionally required to reach above shoulders, climb, crouch, stoop, or kneel.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, usually from floor to waist level, up to 20 feet away.
Behave and communicate in a manner that facilitates good relations with customers, clients, coworkers, and supervisors and maintains a positive work atmosphere.

Responsibilities

Perform duties across the laboratory roles of Analytical Systems Operator, Data Entry, Solution and Media Preparation, Microbial Analysis Operator, and Titrations Specialist.
Set up, calibrate, and operate analytical machines and scientific equipment, manually or automatically.
Respond to equipment problems and make appropriate adjustments.
Perform accurate mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Pipette large and small volumes accurately.
Follow workplace safety, food safety, ISO 14001, and GMP/HACCP requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment and perform work assignments safely.
Correct unsafe conditions or practices within their control and maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping.
Immediately report accidents, chemical exposures, unsafe conditions or practices, significant environmental incidents, and conditions that violate GMP/HACCP guidelines or could adversely affect food safety to a supervisor.
Know emergency procedures and their role in an emergency.
Actively participate in the Health and Safety Program, GMP/HACCP Program, and ISO 14001.
Inspect all equipment daily before operating it.
Coordinate daily work assignments with the supervisor.
Provide needed assistance with paperwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.