Quality Assurance Technician

Pilgrim's Pride • Broadway, VA

70d • $22

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician position involves performing a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance or research setting under general supervision. The technician will be responsible for making measurements, performing routine quantitative and qualitative biological or chemical analytical tests, and evaluating physical characteristics such as permeability, disintegration, and viscosity. The role requires the use of standard laboratory glassware and equipment, as well as some complex pieces of equipment.

Requirements

• Typically requires Associate's Degree in related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory work according to prescribed standards.
• Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Collects and analyzes samples.
• Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.
• Tests for presence and content of elements, substances or impurities.
• Tests for qualities such as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, burning rate, melting or flash point.
• Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications.
• Records test results and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
• Prepares graphs and charts.
• Calibrates laboratory instruments.
• Assists with the preparation of chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• May add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct to establish formulation required to meet specifications.

Benefits

• Starting pay rate: $22.10 with attendance bonus.
• Monday to Friday - Some weekend work required.
• 2nd shift from 4:30 pm to 2:30 am.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees