Technician, Food Safety and Quality Assurance

SUMMARY:

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for performing analytical testing and performing procedures and other tasks satisfactorily through means of internal and/or external training.

• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize media for use in various analytical testing.
• Maintain training on various lab policies, procedure, and activities.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of all required methods and procedures as needed.
• Perform PCR testing and/or enumeration of various microbes such as Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp.,
  
  E.coli/coliforms, Aerobic Plate Count, and Enterobacteriaceae etc.
• Perform moisture testing.
• Perform shelf-life studies.
• Perform microbial culture maintenance.
• Maintain lab records to ensure recordkeeping and documentation requirements are met; perform data entry and inventory to ensure stock and material control; report, review, and authorize lab results.
• Perform all procedures and other tasks in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Laboratory Quality Manual, ISO 17025 standard, and Impartiality Program, including safety procedures and have proper knowledge of ISO 17025 standard and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Keep work environment clean and perform laboratory sanitation duties.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

Required:

High school diploma.
Possess good computer skills with a basic understanding of Excel and Word, strong verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, basic math skills, and the ability to work with a team.
Preferred:
Laboratory experience in microbiology or related field.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans Welcome to George’s! We are excited you are here. For over 100 years, we have been passionate about producing high-quality, nutritious chicken products. Want to know our secret ingredient? Our people. Behind every success story, & company milestone, our people lead the way. As a multi-generational, family-owned company, we believe that "family" extends beyond traditional boundaries.

Here, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and be recognized for your hard work. Our products are beloved across the United States, reaching countless families through restaurant chains. At George’s, you have the chance of becoming a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally while also seeing the influence of your work on a global scale.

Welcome to George’s, where you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of our family. We’re excited to grow together with you!