Instrumentation Technician – Quality Assurance

Instrumentation Technician – Quality Assurance

An Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the maintenance and calibration of all laboratory instrumentation. They will manage laboratory instrumentation and equipment calibration and maintenance programs. They must work with the Quality Assurance Supplier Manager on management of plant wide instrumentation. If instrumentation or equipment is found to be out of tolerance, the Instrumentation Technician will work with the Quality Assurance Supplier Manager to contact vendors for technical support and/or setting up site visits to return the instrumentation or equipment back to working order as soon as possible.

• This position requires a 4-year degree in Science such as Chemistry, Food Science, Biology or related field. An in‑depth knowledge of current quality theories, methodologies, tools and practices is also required.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality assurance role within the food processing industry. Experience with Quality and Food Safety testing instrumentation and equipment preferred.
• Ability to define equipment and instrumentation issues and determine the best course of action for completing necessary repairs.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance programs, calibrations, trouble shooting, and repair of lab equipment by executing (and documenting) all associate tasks.
• Ability to cooperate with others in a team effort to identify potential quality issues, communicate them thoroughly, seek prompt resolution, and to verify resolution with follow‑up.
• Ability to communicate in a thorough, articulate, and understandable manner so that issues are understood in full context.
• Motivated with a concern for Quality Assurance that translates into enthusiasm for completing the responsibilities of the job to the best of his/her ability.
• Maintains a positive, pro‑Quality attitude while performing job responsibilities and while in contact with others.
• Fully knowledgeable and capable of using all laboratory equipment (including but not limited to: HPLC, Protein Analyzer, NIR, NMR, Moisture Analyzer, pH meter, Stereoscope, Colorimeter, Texture Analyzer, RI, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills in a Windows based environment; excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate/legible records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to achieve priorities.
• Strong problem solving and investigation skills.
• Excellent writing skills.

• Both lab and manufacturing plant environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

All postings are for positions at the Chelsea, Michigan based “JIFFY” Mix plant, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hours:

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET