Food Analysis Technician

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long‑term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high‑value market with significant build‑up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,
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We are looking for a Food Analysis Technician in 2057 Builders Place, Columbus, OH 43204 USA. Your mission will be to:

Perform physical testing procedures, identifying the specified physical characteristics of a sample, according to client requests and specifications. This includes:
Ongoing review of existing client‑specific evaluation and related methods in order to suggest modifications and improvements. Ensure that all methodology is implemented and tested so that all analysis activities are in compliance with quality, safety, and other applicable standards and procedures.

Communicate with Supervisor or Technical Support personnel any concerns with testing procedures in order to provide information to clients as necessary. Liaison with local and regional customer care as required, including TAT updates.

Provide results and additional information according to the time frame established by Department Leadership and Customer Requirements and inform Leadership of any late or out of spec results as soon as possible. Perform testing, record data in LIMS, review accuracy of data in order to produce reports to clients.

Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce LIMS‑generated reports for customers. Correct any discrepancies that may occur. Occasional calculations performed outside of LIMS need to be documented and maintained per Good Laboratory Practices.

Receive and log in samples prior to analysis. Review sample and any attached to documentation to assign an identification number and enter information into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Prepare documentation as necessary.

Contact customers, customer care and off‑site leadership when necessary, to obtain and clarify missing or unclear information to ensure that identification of client code, test code, and sample contents are accurate.

Store samples in appropriate manner until analysis is completed and appropriately dispose of extra samples. Ensure sample integrity is maintained upon arrival at the laboratory.

Prepare samples to be shipped to other labs when necessary, follow appropriate procedures and maintain all related documentation.

May assist Department Personnel with the development of customized client reports or data entry into a customer database. Activities include: collection of data, analysis of data and transfer of data.

Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process. Support QA retail testing in terms of specification review/development and testing protocols.

This position has the responsibilities and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system.

Other related duties as assigned.

At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.

Associate’s Degree

1+ years of related work experience

A basic knowledge of computer operation skills to manipulate keyboard while entering sample information into the LIMS

A basic knowledge of food science, chemistry, or microbiology is helpful to effectively assign and execute proper test codes and procedures

A broad knowledge of personal computer software and data entry skills is necessary to input data into the LIMS and generate special reports

A basic knowledge of computers is required to accurately enter testing data and results

Analytical skills

Time management

The incumbent typically works in a…