LAB TECH

Universal Corporation • Grandview, WA

5d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions – including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems – for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Our advanced production capabilities, including aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, enable safe, shelf-stable products with no preservatives. At the heart of our innovation is our Application Capabilities Lab, where food science experts collaborate with customers to develop market-ready solutions through product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients helps customers stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences while delivering consistent quality, functionality, and performance across global markets.

Requirements

• Two or more years’ experience in the ingredient, beverage, or food processing industry.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the lab equipment and the proper technique in running them.
• The ability to multi-task (handle several priorities at one time).
• Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.
• Reliable, responsible, and organized.
• Able to pull, push, lift 10+ lbs. safely throughout a 12-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all QA/QC tests done on the product, including tests during production at each piece of equipment, production samples and retains, and incoming products and samples.
• Reading microbiological results.
• Calibrating and cleaning the lab equipment.
• Verification/validation of sanitation in the plant.
• Testing includes but is not limited to process testing, final products, bulk storage tanks, outgoing tankers, blending, packaging and incoming products.
• Analyzing all products including but not limited to juices, purees, dry product, oils, and incoming ingredients.
• Operating, calibrating and troubleshooting all production and satellite lab equipment.
• HPLC operation, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Preparing and sending Certificate of Analysis for bulk tanker shipments.
• Keeping the lab and the sample freezers organized and clean.
• Analyzing and resolving problems or assisting other employees in resolving problems.
• Verifying plant sanitation by inspection, ATP swabbing and Microbiology swabbing.
• Maintaining highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination.
• Assisting in Lab trials and special testing requirements as needed.
• Daily data entry of testing results.
• Notifying the supervisor if any test is out of specifications.
• May be required to perform other tasks other than those listed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package
• Annual wage review based on individual performance.
• Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED