Lab Technician
About The Position
Key Result Areas: Performance Standards: Production Area Set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, scales, Activigraph, nitrogen analyzer, spectrophotometer, and other lab equipment. Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Participate in trouble shooting processes and provides analytical information and technical support as needed for Fermentation, Production and Supply Chain. Quality Control Test materials used as ingredients in yeast products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, brix, and melting or flash point. Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, pH, brix or other characteristics. Test materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as hydrocarbons, manganese, sulfur, ash, dust, or impurities. Test samples of manufactured yeast products to verify conformity to specifications. Responsible for HACCP verification activities. Respond and react to the detection of testing anomalies and deviations in operation or procedure (performing instrument and method troubleshooting, initiating laboratory-based investigations) Collect samples for analytical testing of effluent treatment Responsible for microbiological data analysis and monitoring of plant process water for EPA compliance. Complies with SQF and corporate standards. Product release according to specifications Support Food Safety Culture Reporting Record test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Prepare graphs and charts. Review data and generate statistical reports including graphs and charts Maintenance Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment. Calibrate laboratory instruments and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled Complete assigned duties on Master Sanitation Schedule Human Resources Comply with HR policies and procedures. Comply with relevant employment laws. Other Support Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives Support improvement of Safety Culture Engage in team meetings and other team processes (safety, food safety, environmental, CI, etc.) to improve team and site KPI performance. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree (A.A.) in Chemistry or Biology from two-year college or technical school.
- Two years' experience and/or training.
- Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment or tools.
- Familiarity with basic scientific terminology.
- Familiarity with basic computer operation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemistry or Biology.
- Experience in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and/or fermentation.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, scales, Activigraph, nitrogen analyzer, spectrophotometer, and other lab equipment.
- Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
- Participate in trouble shooting processes and provides analytical information and technical support as needed for Fermentation, Production and Supply Chain.
- Test materials used as ingredients in yeast products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, brix, and melting or flash point.
- Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, pH, brix or other characteristics.
- Test materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as hydrocarbons, manganese, sulfur, ash, dust, or impurities.
- Test samples of manufactured yeast products to verify conformity to specifications.
- Responsible for HACCP verification activities.
- Respond and react to the detection of testing anomalies and deviations in operation or procedure (performing instrument and method troubleshooting, initiating laboratory-based investigations)
- Collect samples for analytical testing of effluent treatment
- Responsible for microbiological data analysis and monitoring of plant process water for EPA compliance.
- Complies with SQF and corporate standards.
- Product release according to specifications
- Support Food Safety Culture
- Record test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Prepare graphs and charts.
- Review data and generate statistical reports including graphs and charts
- Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
- Calibrate laboratory instruments and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled
- Complete assigned duties on Master Sanitation Schedule
- Comply with HR policies and procedures.
- Comply with relevant employment laws.
- Support Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives
- Support improvement of Safety Culture
- Engage in team meetings and other team processes (safety, food safety, environmental, CI, etc.) to improve team and site KPI performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
