Lab Technician; Gluten Lab

Lab Technician (Gluten Lab)

Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Lab Technician. Ideal candidates should have a degree in microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, or related field with 1-3 years' experience in food testing.

Responsibilities:

• Organize workload and prioritize samples to maximize output and meet deadlines.
• Execute all laboratory methods, as written.
• Deliver results by due date by completing the analysis of data interpretation, manual calculation or peer review of results prior to approval, and final report writing, as needed.
• Meet department Quality expectations including:
• Complying with client and ISO 17025 quality requirements
• Identifying and addressing quality control issues
• Completing quality investigations in a thorough and timely manner
• Performing routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and other maintenance required by the Reliability Program
• Maintain a work environment that complies with client and laboratory safety rules.
• Cross-functional support across the lab, as business needs dictate.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, independent decision making, high attention to detail, and service mindset are essential.
• Skillfully handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities with minimal guidance or direction.
• Assist in projects and studies to support the clients business units, as needed.
• Support the evaluation of new test methods, as needed.
• Develop and maintain lab procedures.
• Actively participate in customer and accreditation audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement of laboratory and team operations.
• Implement training of lab personnel through effective cross-training plans.
• Other responsibilities as required by the business.

Requirements:

• Degree in microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• 1-3 years' experience in food testing
• Significant attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to be flexible depending on workload.
• Proficient in basic laboratory skills: accurate weighing, pipetting, quantitative transfer of solutions and samples, ability to work with care around hazardous compounds, preparation of solutions, calculation of results, and evaluation of the quality of results.
• Proficient in the operation of common lab equipment as well as extensive experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Confidence in troubleshooting and approaching issues with a solution mindset.
• Must have computer application knowledge and be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or possess the ability to learn the listed applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Lab Ware LIMS