Lab Tech

CSC Sugar Refining Services LLC•Covington, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for laboratory operations and to ensure that finished product meets food safety and quality expectations.

Experience in Food Manufacturing with Food Science I Technology or equivalent experience preferred
Previous experience in food manufacturing environment with laboratory testing and sampling experience
Experience in microbiology, GMP's, chemistry, design, sanitation and quality systems preferred
Must be adaptable and flexible
Must be organized and analytical
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent recordkeeping in documentation skills
Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry testing procedures
Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment
Ability to do basic math calculations, input data into a computer and analyze data is required.

Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration program.
Visually inspect and sample plant equipment for microbiological and ATP sanitation standards
Input quality testing data for each load and verify results
Pull aseptic samples for microbiological examination by QA Manager
Train plant personnel on testing methodologies as required.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Participate in quarterly split sample testing for all personnel authorized at the facility
Maintain lab supply inventory
Maintain the laboratory in a clean, audit ready state at all times.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Perform document scanning and archiving as required.
Cover other quality functions as required.