Laboratory Technician; Night Shift

Quality Laboratory Services Night Shift Position

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

Pay starts at $23.00 an hour

$1,000 sign on bonus

$1 night shift and $1 weekend premium

Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire

8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
• Spend a minimum of 5% of time regularly auditing package integrity teardowns performed by production partners.
• Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry.
• Prepare 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, autoclave, moisture analyzer, infrared analyzer, etc.
• Gather and analyze information from Inventory Management System to identify which product needs to be placed on hold. Assist with generating quality hold forms.
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of standards and reagents needed for testing methods.
• Clean and maintain equipment and areas as required. Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; enter data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
• Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; perform work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) documents and plans.
• Document QA/QC data and report to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; request repairs in a timely manner.
• Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and microbiology sample preparation and testing.
• Quickly move between tasks, using time efficiently to complete investigation testing.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Laboratory activities and results cannot be influenced by any undue pressure being put on the personnel involved in conducting those laboratory activities. The laboratory personnel must report any undue pressure and declare any potential conflict of interest.
• 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 Required.
• Associate degree or coursework in related scientific field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.
• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

Skills Required:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures, including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), test procedures, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness in work.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues, and individuals…