Lab Technician

Overview:

Performs laboratory testing duties to ensure quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field, preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment, required.
• Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analysis of product.
• Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis.
• Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications.
• Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing and metal detection verification.
• Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Responsible for daily finished product evaluations.
• Perform environment testing.
• Maintain documentation on all tests performed in lab.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.