Micro Lab Technician III

Well Enterprises • Le Mars, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

In addition to the accountabilities listed for the Micro Lab Technician II role, independently performs microbiological and chemical analysis on finished product, raw materials, processing and environmental samples from manufacturing plants. Provides accurate and advanced laboratory testing to detect and enumerate organisms of interest by product in compliance with the ISO 17025 regulatory standards. Prepares media and reagents as required. Performs supervisory function in absence of lab supervisor and uses theoretical/critical thinking when evaluating test errors.

Requirements

• Microbiological and chemical analysis on finished product, raw materials, processing and environmental samples.
• Accurate and advanced laboratory testing to detect and enumerate organisms of interest by product.
• Compliance with ISO 17025 regulatory standards.
• Preparation of media and reagents.
• Supervisory function in absence of lab supervisor.
• Theoretical/critical thinking when evaluating test errors.
• Analysis and interpretation of laboratory data.
• Generation of lab reports (e.g., Excel graphs and/or charts).
• Staying current on technologies in the field of microbiology.
• Compliance reviews for paperwork and documentation errors.
• Ensuring availability of lab supplies and ordering when needed.
• Updating weekly laboratory environmental swabbing database.
• Verification of monthly site testing.
• Ensuring documentation is kept in storage for 2 years and discarding out-of-date paperwork.
• Participation in audits and assisting in creating CA and PA’s for deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the lab supervisor, makes decisions in regard to interpretation/troubleshooting with test anomalies and develops corrective actions and solutions.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data with generated lab reports such as Excel graphs and/or charts.
• Reviews and follows current literature to maintain and stay current on technologies in the field of microbiology.
• Conducts compliance reviews for all paperwork and documentation errors with proper personnel. Areas of compliance to include: media, pathogens, ice cream testing, allergen testing, fridge and incubators, heating blocks.
• Ensures all lab supplies are available to the technicians and orders supplies when needed.
• Performs supervisory duties and completes scheduling in the absence of the lab supervisor.
• Updates weekly laboratory environmental swabbing database and verifies that all sites are tested once a month.
• Ensures all documentation is kept in storage for 2 years and discards out-of-date paperwork.
• Participates in audits and assists in creating CA and PA’s for any deficiencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed