QA Laboratory Technician L1

Sysco•Rahway, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Bulk Laboratory Technician is responsible for examining bulk batches coming from Compounding; if out of specification, it provides instructions to Compounding to remediate. Releases or rejects batches, depending on laboratory results. Maintain a safe working environment. Follow safety guidelines & GMPs related to personal hygiene and handling of raw materials & equipment in order to maintain safety standards. Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in related science field
1-year experience in a related manufacturing position
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and specifications.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff.
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with little supervision and use independent discretion.
Ability to operate computerized lab equipment and maintain accurate data/records.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Team-oriented and able to successfully work independently or in a collaborative/group setting.
Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities as necessary.
Uses time effectively.
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
Test bulk batches vs. standards and specifications, Adjust batches within specification if required, Release or reject, as appropriate
Replace stability samples in stability-chamber at appropriate temperatures, Test stability samples according to schedules and report problems/failures to R&D Manager
Calibrate laboratory instruments daily. And keep external calibrations up-to-date, including: viscometers and certified thermometers annually
Test line start-up samples as soon as possible, so that Production can start a line
Keep notebooks up-to-date and signed according to GMP regulations.
Reviews raw material test data and, if all specifications are met, release materials in the warehouse management system.
Give bulk micro samples to Micro group to send out for testing, if needed
Send out samples to customers for their approval before shipping them the product, a create Certificates of Analysis for bulk products being sent out to other companies
Keep laboratory dye inventory up-to-date by sending dyes that will be expiring within one month out for micro testing, and order additional dye from Sayreville, before inventory in laboratory expires
Test samples from external contract manufacturers
Prepare chemical solutions as needed, including acids, bases, and dyes, for laboratory adjustments
Change stability-chamber charts monthly
Change status of finished goods in the Warehouse Management System, as needed