Laboratory Technician

Darigold Careers • Caldwell, ID

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About The Position

The Laboratory Technician Insure that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Manager and other Management as deemed necessary. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ( other duties may be assigned ): · Responsible for testing, sampling, documentation, and out-of-specification call backs as well as other duties or projects as may be assigned including in some cases releases · Contacts supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications. Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications · Execute testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical. In some occasions might obtain the samples · Execute testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical. In some occasions might obtain samples Performs environmental conveyor swabbing as required by program standards Responsible for accurately record and retain data from analysis · Calibrates equipment and insures that testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with an established standard · Performs extra tests when needed

Requirements

• If applicable, ability to attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification
• 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
• Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results are in agreement with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory
• Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods
• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science discipline.
• 2+ years laboratory technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Testing, sampling, documentation, and out-of-specification call backs
• Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications
• Execute testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical
• Execute testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical
• Performs environmental conveyor swabbing as required by program standards
• Responsible for accurately record and retain data from analysis
• Calibrates equipment and insures that testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with an established standard
• Performs extra tests when needed

What This Job Offers

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