Lab Technician

I.Rice & Company•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This permanent position supports the Quality Assurance department through testing batches of product while these products are in process. Tests include brix, pH, water activity, titrations, viscosities and organoleptic evaluations. Results are tabulated into databases for future reference. Knowledge of basic laboratory principals is an advantage. Environment is a clean and modern lab working with terrific people. Our products, equipment, and methods are continually evolving. The duties associated with this position will change and evolve as needed. This individual is required to be willing and able to take on new responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, R&D, or related course of study preferred
Two to three years of related quality assurance or lab experience
This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed.
Ability to prioritize and organize ones work load
Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually in an environment with changing priorities
Ability to manage time effectively
Maintain proper lab conditions and equipment maintenance
Maintain proper record keeping and perform data entry
Be capable of working in various work settings of the facility including laboratory, office and plant areas
Perform basic math skills
Proficient computer skills, including above average knowledge of MS Excel
Understand and perform scaling/measuring in standard and metric formats
Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Being able to withstand long periods of time on one’s feet
Working and walking in a wet environment
Climbing of steps

Responsibilities

Calibration of laboratory equipment
Perform analytical tests on raw materials and finished products
Work with production to make adjustments to batches in order to adhere to product specifications
Running batch freezer to make finished product for further study and sensory evaluation
Preparation of bench top R&D studies via scaling ingredients, record keeping, etc.
Complete reports such as QC Incidents and Product Hold
Respond to customer questions or concerns in a professional and appropriate manner
Inspection of inbound receipt screens for various liquids
Maintaining the finished goods and raw material retention library
Sampling of finished product for microbial analysis
Maintaining the lot code identification signage and database used in ingredient storage areas
Maintaining of raw material specification documentation and product specification documentation
Maintaining of finished product specification documentation