Lab Technician - Nights

HP Hood•Batavia, NY

4d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Prior experience in food manufacturing.
Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards, and CIP sanitation.
Intermediate computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).
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, such as 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, recording usages on logs.
Perform daily cleanup and review of racking systems in incubators and coolers for shelf-life testing setup.
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 startup.
Perform various tasks related to the food safety and quality of company products.