LAB-QUALITY & ASSURANCE-GLASGOW

Bluegrass Ingredients Inc•Glasgow, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming raw products, on-line samples, and finished products, adhering to established guidelines and procedures. Key duties include data entry into the Food Safety System and internal ERP System, accurate reporting and documentation of test results, and the ability to recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions to make appropriate decisions regarding quality issues. The technician must communicate out-of-spec results to the QA Manager, organize work efficiently, and perform general routine maintenance, QC of equipment, and cleaning in the area. Weekly environmental swabbing is also required. The role demands a positive attitude towards colleagues and other departments, the use of appropriate resource materials, and strict compliance with plant regulations concerning GMP's, safety requirements, work rules, and loss control procedures. The technician is accountable for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards, notifying supervisors or leadership as necessary, and is empowered to immediately address hazards if capable. Attendance at all required safety and food safety training is mandatory, and the technician must exhibit accuracy and repeatability in all testing areas. In the absence of the Lab Technician, the QA Manager will assign another trained operator to the job.

Requirements

Must be neat and clean.
Must be punctual.
Must have good computer skills. Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, etc.
Must have good manual dexterity.
Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
Must do other work as assigned.
Must obtain certification for testing of raw milk, UK Regulatory Services.
Must obtain certification for antibiotics, micro testing, Kentucky Dept for Public Health.

Responsibilities

Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming “raw” products, on-line samples, and finished products following established guidelines and procedures.
Complete data entry in the Food Safety System as well as the internal ERP System.
Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms, reports.
Be able to recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions, be able to make appropriate decisions in relation to quality issues.
Communicate out of spec results to QA manager.
Organize work to obtain maximum efficiency.
Do general routine maintenance and QC of equipment and cleaning in area.
Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
Present a positive attitude toward job, co-workers, and other departments.
Use appropriate resource materials.
Complies with plant regulations concerning GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety requirements and work rules, and loss control procedures.
Responsible for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards. In the event that a food safety hazard is identified, the employee is to notify their supervisor, a member of Quality, or a member of the Leadership Team. Employees are empowered to immediately address a food safety hazard if they have the ability.
Responsible for attending all required safety and food safety training.
Perform any and all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must exhibit accuracy and repeatability in all areas of testing.