Laboratory Technician (Night Shift)

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Work Shift:

B (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule.


* Pay starts at $21.30 an hour


* $1,000 sign on bonus


* $1 weekend premium


* Vacation matching


* Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire


* 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.


* Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.


* Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.


* Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.


* Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.


* Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc.

needed for analyses.


* Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required. 


* Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.


* Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.


* Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.


* Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs. 


* Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.


* Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.


* Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.


* Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:


* Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.


* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.


* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.



* Safety Protocol
+ Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
+ Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
+ Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education:


* High School Diploma or GED Preferred.



* Associate’s Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology preferred.



* Equivalent c...