Senior Lab Technician

Seviroli Foods LLC•Garden City, NY

5d•$22 - $25

About The Position

This position tests, interprets, and records data necessary to assist in the production of safe products that meet established quality standards. This role also works independently, trains and coaches entry-level lab technicians, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and monitors trends to identify deviations and initiate corrective actions.

Requirements

3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality function; strong math and communication skills needed to read and follow written procedures.
Minimum 2+ years of experience working in a food testing/food safety laboratory.
Requires a good understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
Requires the ability to communicate with others and the desire and willingness to work closely within a group of individuals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong training and coaching skills, with experience mentoring entry-level lab technicians.
Ability to write, review, and maintain SOPs and lab documentation.
Ability to compile and analyze trending data, identify deviations, and initiate corrective actions.
Strong problem analysis skills, teamwork, creativity; ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Knowledge on AOAC testing methods.
Requires a high school diploma
Minimum 2+ years food lab experience required
Computer literate

Nice To Haves

an associate degree is a plus
Prior experience training or mentoring others preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of the lab environment
Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment
Perform aseptic sampling technique of finished products that require microbiological analysis
Perform log entrance of all samples tested
Perform microbiological or chemical analysis
Perform tests on environmental samples taken from food contact surfaces
Follow the sampling schedule and collect samples of raw materials and water samples
Perform environmental samples of equipment for TPC, coliform, Yeast/Molds
Take samples and perform analysis for Listeria environmental sampling
Documenting, interpreting, and reporting test results to departmental managers
Work in conjunction with the departmental manager and sanitation supervisor on corrective actions
Prepare samples to send to the third-party lab when required
Prepare COA per customer needs
Participate in proficiency testing program
Maintain inventory and reorder lab supplies as needed
Work independently with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment on daily lab operations
Train and onboard entry-level lab technicians on lab procedures and protocols
Write, revise, and maintain SOPs for laboratory testing and sampling procedures
Coach QA technicians on the production floor on proper micro sampling technique
Compile and analyze trending reports on lab and environmental data
Identify deviations from established standards and initiate corrective actions
Help with QA duties if the department is short of staff