Lab Technician

Dairy Farmers of America•Portales, NM

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is to assist in the 24-hour operations of the laboratory. This individual has the knowledge to train new employees and perform data entry into network, SAP, and Qualsys. Both day and night positions are available. The role involves entering lab test results for the reporting process, ensuring efficient workflow and meeting release dates. The technician will maintain standard lab practices and procedures, possess knowledge of all product specifications and sample protocols, and acquire skills for all lab methods. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining calibration of lab equipment, accurately reporting out-of-specification product findings to supervisors, maintaining a clean work area according to the sanitation schedule, and effective communication with other personnel. The role also requires maintaining GMP throughout the facility, understanding plant processes to assist production in root cause analysis, and actively contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have strong computer skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Requires excellent communication skills at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Ability to train new employees
Data entry into network, SAP and Qualsys
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Data Entry of lab test results for reporting process.
Ensure efficient work flow and release dates are met.
Maintains standard lab practices and procedures.
Knowledge of all product specifications.
Ensure product specifications are met according to company standards.
Knowledge of sample protocol and retest requirements.
Acquire skills required for all lab methods.
Monitor and maintain calibration of lab equipment according to standard lab protocol.
Accurately and promptly report all findings and results of out of specification product to supervisor and management.
Maintain a clean, organized work area according to the laboratory master sanitation schedule.
Effective communication with other personal.
Maintain GMP though the facility.
Understand plant process to assist production in root cause analysis for process results that are out of specification.
Actively contribute to continued improvement of laboratory systems.