Temporary Laboratory Technician- Night shift
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician ensures that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to the Lab Manager and other Management as deemed necessary. The role involves testing, sampling, documentation, and handling out-of-specification callbacks, as well as other assigned duties or projects, which may include product releases. The technician is responsible for promptly contacting their supervisor when product does not meet specifications and recommending process adjustments. They will execute testing of finished product line samples, raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical purposes, and may occasionally obtain samples themselves. Additionally, they will perform environmental conveyor swabbing as required, accurately record and retain data, calibrate equipment, and ensure testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with established standards. Extra tests may be performed when needed.
Requirements
- Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results are in agreement with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS office software
- Ability to work independently
- Good communications skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- High level of organizational skills
- Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods
- 2+ years laboratory technician experience
- Ability to attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification (if applicable)
Responsibilities
- Testing, sampling, documentation, and out-of-specification call backs
- Releasing products
- Communicating test results to Lab Manager and other Management
- Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications
- Executing testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical
- Executing testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical
- Performing environmental conveyor swabbing
- Accurately recording and retaining data from analysis
- Calibrating equipment and ensuring testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with an established standard
- Performing extra tests when needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
