Lab Technician (Night Shift 6p-6a)

White River Soy Processing LLC•Creston, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician will be responsible for carrying out product analyses of key parameters, collecting samples, cataloging and maintaining the samples library, preparing samples for shipment, releasing products from Quality hold upon successful completion of tests, and issuing COA reports. This role also involves continually monitoring lab equipment under direction.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills, including experience with operating menu-driven programs and a computer mouse.

Responsibilities

Approach every task with safety as the first consideration and adhere to all safety programs.
Help establish a culture of safety with team members.
Inspect all equipment to ensure proper maintenance, proper documentation, prevention of spills, proper weighing of containers, proper sampling, and minimizing dust created in normal operation.
Perform lab chemistry analysis per product and customer requirements.
Prepare and send samples to outside laboratories for 3rd party testing.
Prepare and send samples to customers via Sales & Marketing requests.
Release product with passing analyses from Quality Hold status.
Issue certificates of analysis upon completion or receipt of lab test results.
Prepare and send shipping documents as required.
Follow all GMP requirements.
Report any food safety or quality issues immediately to a supervisor or member of Quality Assurance.
Assist Quality Assurance Manager and Food Safety Coordinator as needed.
During shutdowns perform special duties as needed.
Maintain all tools issued and monitor them as their own.
Perform any duties that may be reasonably assigned.
Ensure proper housekeeping so that the shipping and receiving area is clean and safe.