LAB TECH

Universal Corporation • Grandview, WA

1d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician is responsible for all QA/QC tests done on the product. This includes tests during production at each piece of equipment, production samples and retains, and incoming products and samples. The Lab Technician is also responsible for reading microbiological results, calibrating, and cleaning the lab equipment, and verification/validation of sanitation in the plant.

Requirements

• Two or more years’ experience in the ingredient, beverage, or food processing industry
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of lab equipment and proper techniques for operation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC tests on products, including tests during production, production samples and retains, and incoming products and samples.
• Read microbiological results.
• Calibrate and clean lab equipment.
• Perform verification/validation of plant sanitation.
• Maintain positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Conduct testing on process, final products, bulk storage tanks, outgoing tankers, blending, packaging, and incoming products.
• Analyze and understand all products including juices, purees, dry product, oils, and incoming ingredients.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot all production and satellite lab equipment.
• Perform HPLC operation, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Prepare and send Certificate of Analysis for bulk tanker shipments.
• Keep the lab and sample freezers organized and clean.
• Analyze and resolve problems or assist other employees in resolving problems.
• Verify plant sanitation by inspection, ATP swabbing and Microbiology swabbing.
• Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination.
• Assist in lab trials and special testing requirements as needed.
• Perform daily data entry of testing results.
• Notify 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