Laboratory Technician

Triumph Foods, L.L.C. • St. Joseph, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will collect accurate and precise data from various production lines and processes throughout the plant. Performing tasks aside from data collection will be required. Those tasks are expected to be completed according to company procedures. Must effectively manage time to achieve data integrity and test reliability. This person will establish positive and professional working relationships with Management and our owners. Effective communication with Management, line leads, other R&D Techs, members of the Integrated Research Committee, and production employees is required to accomplish data collection, experiment design, quality, specifications, and food safety goals. Assists in the day to day operations of the Micro-Lab to ensure aseptically collected and prepared samples of various microbial and chemical analysis using established procedures and techniques. Duties include evaluating and verifying sample results and data entry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college (preferably in a science related field); or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in the English language such as laboratory protocols, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers and visitors and establish relationships across departmental lines.
• Move about the facility.
• Use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Speak; hear taste and smell.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to climb ladders and platforms, and enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Aseptically collect and prepare samples for various microbial and chemical analysis
• Perform laboratory analysis using established procedures and techniques
• Evaluate and verify sample results and data entry
• Insure safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards are maintained

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level