Laboratory Technician

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Vie-Del Company - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fresno, CA

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Laboratory Technician position at Vie-Del involves performing laboratory tests under the supervision of the Lab Manager and Quality Control Supervisor. This entry-level role focuses on quality control, process control, and product development, ensuring compliance with company procedures and government regulations. The technician will engage in ongoing training to learn analytical test methods and operate various laboratory instruments.

Responsibilities

• Learn the theory and application of analytical test methods, standard operating procedures, and equipment operation through an ongoing training program.
• Calibrate, standardize, and operate various laboratory instruments required for routine lab analyses.
• Test samples of raw material, in-process, and manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Record test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used.
• Prepare graphs and charts as necessary.
• Perform various microbiological tests.
• Perform plant sanitation and environmental monitoring tests.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas and Lab Safety procedures.
• Conform to Good Laboratory Practices, Lab Sanitation, and Lab Safety procedures.
• Cooperate with Lab Manager and QC Lab Supervisor to solve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Enology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field preferred; or a minimum of two years experience in wine or food lab and two (2) years related college work.
• Intermediate or higher level of experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Intermediate or higher level of experience with Internet search engines.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute or more and ten-key by touch.
• A valid California Driver's License is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of wine and food lab processes.
• Ability to work all shifts and/or weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Employee-friendly environment