Lab Technician

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Anderson, IN

6d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The lab technician’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Attend training to become a certified to comply with Prairie Farms requirements. Will be trained in all laboratory procedures that are utilized in the operation to both food safety and quality. The technician shall be trained and qualified to operate Laboratory Equipment including calibration. Techniques for each piece of equipment utilized in the Food Safety and Quality Program. Technicians shall be fully trained and qualified in appropriate methods of testing by procedure. All testing results will be entered in the appropriate log and signed by the Technician. Technicians should follow all GMP and Safety and Work Policies. Technician is to notify immediate Supervisor when deviation occurs.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
Must pass a drug screen.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Must be able to mix and measure exact amounts of chemical reagents and/or food products and accurately read results of such tests.
Must be able to use tables, mathematical equations, computer programs, or other equipment to evaluate test results and standardize if necessary to government and company standards.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Coachable and willing to learn.
Ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
Proficient with and enjoy detailed work.
Keeping areas clean and organized.
Analytical skills for data interpretation.
Work well with numbers.
Work in safe, efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

Prior lab experience

Responsibilities

Mixing and measuring exact amounts of chemical reagents and/or food products and accurately read results of evaluations and more.
Performs analytical testing including micro plating, pH measurements, chemical titrations, organoleptic evaluations, and more.
Uses tables, mathematical equations, computer programs (i.e. Microsoft), or other equipment to evaluate test results and standardize is necessary to government and company standards.
Keeps records and logs maintained of all analytical testing.
Monitors finished product production by visual and physical inspection.
Generates COAs based on lab results.
Operates laboratory equipment, including performing calibrations, for each piece of equipment utilized in the Food Safety and Quality Program.
Complies with GLPs, GMPs, Safety, and Work Policies.
Notifies immediate supervisor if deviations occur.