Lab Technician
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician performs quality testing in accordance with company requirements and established procedures, and interprets and communicates quality data using standard procedures. The role tests raw materials, in-process and finished products, and other materials; samples products throughout production; monitors process temperatures; maintains laboratory records; and calibrates laboratory equipment. The technician reports out-of-specification issues promptly to plant supervision and follows procedures for controlling non-conforming product. The position also requires completion of training in GMPs, HACCP, OSHA safety programs, and company quality standards. The technician reviews safety data sheets and safely handles laboratory chemicals in compliance with company and OSHA requirements. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent skills by experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with laboratory and plant team members.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications.
- Mechanical aptitude to learn and perform tasks involving electric scales and other laboratory equipment, machine setting adjustments, small tools, and microscopes.
- Hand-eye coordination and dexterity to handle precision instruments in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to interpret data and communicate information effectively.
- Ability to read and follow standard procedures.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to verbally communicate, understand, and write in English.
- Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, squat, or walk for prolonged periods; operate a computer and keyboard; review written documentation; hear and understand speech; operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically; bend and stoop; and lift 50 pounds.
- Tolerance to exposure to milk, cocoa, and egg proteins.
Responsibilities
- Complete required quality testing of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and other materials according to company or regulatory standards.
- Sample products throughout the process to determine compliance with specifications.
- Monitor temperatures throughout the process.
- Maintain clear and accurate laboratory records.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment according to standard requirements.
- Interpret and communicate quality data according to standard procedures.
- Immediately communicate out-of-specification issues to plant supervision to initiate appropriate corrective action.
- Follow plant procedures for control of non-conforming product.
- Complete required training in GMPs, HACCP, OSHA safety programs, and company quality standards.
- Review SDS sheets and use laboratory chemicals safely in compliance with company and OSHA requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
