Shift Lab Technician

Idaho Pacific Holdings•Rigby, ID

About The Position

The Shift Lab Technician tests the physical and chemical properties of in-process manufactured goods and finished products, comparing results with written specifications to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role may also assist with research and development and calibration of laboratory testing equipment. The technician performs laboratory analyses, documents results, supports production and quality teams, maintains laboratory equipment and programs, and follows company safety, GMP, GLP, and food safety requirements. Technicians may perform only testing procedures for which they have received formal training and demonstrated competency. The position operates in a plant or manufacturing environment and requires availability for all days and hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, calculate, and communicate accurately in English; knowledge of English vocabulary and spelling.
Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions and understand Safety Data Sheets.
Ability to conduct tests and inspect products or processes for quality control purposes.
Knowledge of preparing dehydrated medium for plating.
Ability to operate an autoclave, use indicators and temperature recorders, and document their use.
Ability to prepare positive and negative controls aseptically.
Knowledge of reagents and media used for testing, and ability to record their use and the sterilization of materials.
Understanding of scale calibration, weights, measures, and testing procedures such as immunoassays, pour plate, spread plate, dilutions, and Petrifilm.
Basic understanding of a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Quantitative skills and knowledge of math functions including percentages and decimals.
Ability to complete the required in-house training and demonstrate competency; technicians may perform only procedures for which they have been formally trained.
Able to stand, bend, or move repetitively for up to 12 hours; use fingers, hands, and eyes strongly or constantly; and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Able to tolerate dust or chemicals and frequently climb a vertical ladder.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, and be available all days and hours.
Must take a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, and finished products.
Compile laboratory test data, analyze results, and compare results with specifications and control limits.
Provide production personnel with in-process information to support consistent, high-quality manufacturing.
Report questionable test results promptly, investigate failures, and assist in recommending corrective actions.
Separate conforming products from non-conforming products.
Handle sample requests and maintain legible handwritten English records of testing results, logs, and other required documentation.
Perform fats and BHT testing.
Prepare USDA products for inspection and shipment.
Manage the Approved Supplier Program, Heavy Metal and Pesticide Testing Program, and Calibration Program.
Inspect, calibrate, clean, or sterilize laboratory equipment as needed; calibrate balance scales whenever moved or at least weekly.
Assist production, quality control, quality assurance, food scientists, and sanitation personnel as needed.
Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems.
Provide quality control data for regulatory and audit submissions.
Maintain a safe work environment, follow company safety expectations, and attend mandatory safety and training meetings.
Provide basic first aid for minor injuries and accidents.
Follow company GMP, GLP, and food safety guidelines.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary.
Demonstrate good attendance and work independently with little or no supervision after training.