Senior Lab Technician

Full Time Technical Garden City, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Annually

This position tests, interprets, and records data necessary to assist in the production of safe products that meet established quality standards. This role also works independently, trains and coaches entry-level lab technicians, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and monitors trends to identify deviations and initiate corrective actions.

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality function; strong math and communication skills needed to read and follow written procedures.
• Minimum2+years of experience working in a food testing/food safety laboratory.
• Requires a good understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others and the desire and willingness to work closely within a group of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong training and coaching skills, with experience mentoring entry-level lab technicians.
• Ability to write, review, andmaintainSOPs and lab documentation.
• Ability to compile and analyze trending data,identifydeviations, andinitiatecorrective actions.
• Strong problem analysis skills, teamwork, creativity; ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

• Maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of the lab environment *
• Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment *
• Perform aseptic sampling technique of finished products that require microbiological analysis *
• Perform log entrance of all samples tested *
• Perform microbiological or chemical analysis *
• KnowledgeonAOAC testing methods.*
• Perform tests on environmental samples taken from food contact surfaces *
• Follow the sampling schedule and collect samples of raw materials and water samples *
• Perform environmental samples of equipment for TPC, coliform, Yeast/Molds *
• Take samples and perform analysis for Listeria environmental sampling *
• Documenting, interpreting, and reporting test results to departmental managers *
• Work in conjunction with the departmental manager and sanitation supervisor on corrective actions *
• Prepare samples to send to the third-party lab when required*
• Prepare COA per customer needs *
• Maintain inventory and reorder lab supplies as needed
• Work independently with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment on daily lab operations*
• Train and onboard entry-level lab technicians on lab procedures and protocols*
• Write, revise, andmaintainSOPs for laboratory testing and sampling procedures*
• Coach QA technicians on the production floor on proper micro sampling technique *
• Compile and analyze trending reports on lab and environmental data*
• Identify deviations from established standards andinitiatecorrective actions *
• Help with QA duties if the department is short of staff *

* Denotes Food Safety Job

• Requires a high school diploma; an associate degree is a plus
• Prior experience training or mentoring others preferred