Lab Technician - Nights
About The Position
The Lab Technician will handle all aspects of the lab including chemical testing, bacteria testing and quality assurance to ensure the manufacture and packaging of high quality products. This role involves alternating 3 or 4 day work weeks with 12-hour shifts beginning at 5:00 PM EST. The company culture values innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration, fostering employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness. HP Hood is a large and trusted food and beverage manufacturer with a portfolio of national brands.
Requirements
- Prior experience in food manufacturing.
- Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards, and CIP sanitation.
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to work well with people.
- Communication skills are a must.
- Ability to be multi-tasked.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing to meet standards set by PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry, and FDA 2400 methods.
- Pull, log, and run finish product and processing samples for all required tests.
- Sample incoming raw materials and packaging to determine acceptability from suppliers.
- Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensure compliance with company specifications.
- Prepare media and other lab controls, including pour plates and buffer water.
- Operate autoclave to sterilize plates and equipment, ensuring accurate sterility tests.
- Assist with lab equipment preventative maintenance, including cleaning Micro Luminescence Systems, draining and cleaning the autoclave, and changing fluid standards and filters on the cryoscopy.
- Inoculate batch tanks with enzymes and vitamins and record usages.
- Perform daily cleanup and review of racking systems in incubators and coolers for shelf-life testing.
- Participate in environmental testing within and around the plant, including swabbing, air plating, and water sampling.
- Verify that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start-up.
- Perform various tasks related to the food safety and quality of company products.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- wellness programs
- employee discounts
- retirement plans
- tuition reimbursement
- ongoing development
- advancement opportunities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
