Quality Lab Technician Quality Lab Technician

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Dublin, OH

About The Position

This position performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing and assays using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods, and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions and equipment. The position conducts specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience; modify or adapt techniques to fit special needs or problems; to calculate data from routine tests to final results and to evaluate such results for accuracy where expected findings are not precisely defined, but sufficient guidelines exist for reference; to assist with and occasionally perform specialized and non-routine tests and assays, and to maintain records of such work; to coordinate and plan assigned work with other technicians and scientists.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree in closely related science preferred (i.e. Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, et al.)
Relevant academic coursework or 1 year practical relevant experience in an analytical laboratory preferred.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
English Language Skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Professionalism
Ability to perform trained tasks at an above base level efficiency pace.
Contributes to a team environment and builds effective relationships.
Speaks up and gives productive feedback.
Moderate learning agility with ability to pick up new skills in a timely manner.
Can execute non routine tasks with little supervision.
Emerging level initiative, results focus, and follow through.

Responsibilities

Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per NQAC methods.
Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, etc.
Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data.
Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and drafts short reports to supervisor.
Carries out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with NQAC SOPs.
Assures adherence to safety regulations.
Assure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of QA documents, plans and ICPs.
Document QA data and report to lead or management.
Assure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and make repairs or modifications within the capability of the Technician or request repairs.
Identify and resolve process problems.
Participate/lead in Lean Laboratory initiatives.
Assist in write-up, review, and provide proper documentation for processes or methods as experience allows.
Attend internal and external training programs as assigned by management.
On-the-job instruction under direct supervision of other technicians or scientists.
Training other associates as experience and job needs dictate.
Performs other duties as assigned.