QC Lab Intern QC Lab Intern

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eau Claire, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. Conduct analyses of incoming materials, in-line samples, semi-finished product, and finished product in order to assess their conformance to established quality standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Expertise in relevant laboratory analyses
Ability to work flexible hours
Problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Microbiology or other related fields)
Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical experience is an asset
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Microbiological sampling and examinations
Testing aseptic and terminally sterilized low-acid nutritional beverages for adherence to commercial sterility standards by pour plate streak, ATP Bioluminescence & pH testing other related physical and biological characteristics.
Gram Staining technique & Microscope use
Handling Sample Deviations & communicating specific information to QA
Sampling for Plant Environmental Monitoring & Media preparation for use in plating methodologies.
Sampling, inspection, and audits.
Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area
Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment
Conducts internal and external analytical reporting
Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies
Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets
Follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc.
Recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.)
Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets
Follow Nestle Good Manufacturing Practices, report food safety and quality issues immediately.
Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to Nestle Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.
Maintain a focus on continuous improvement.