QC Lab Technition

Company Description

Oterra is the global leader in naturally sourced colors for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pet food. With over 140 years of expertise, we believe nature got it right the first time. Join our fast‑growing, international team and help us make natural, healthy food accessible worldwide.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for monitoring and adjusting the production process to ensure customer product specifications and company quality standards are met.

• Monitors the production process; accurately tests and interprets raw materials and work‑in‑process for adherence to customer specifications and company quality standards; and promptly informs production of any adjustments needed.
• Analyzes final products with all required tests for product approval and performs various in‑process laboratory tests.
• Ensures proper aseptic sample methods for microbiological samples.
• Assists with handling samples submitted for microbial analyses and creates orders for the external laboratory.
• Calibrates lab instruments and equipment to specified standards and ensures lab cleanliness according to GMP or GLP as required.
• Organizes and maintains all required paperwork and documentation.
• Performs assorted tasks assigned by the QC Lab Manager (e.g., sample preparation).
• Maintains a clean supply of glassware to perform all required testing.
• Monitors inventory levels of lab supplies and informs the person responsible for ordering.

Working environment is generally favorable. Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate with occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment is required at all times. This includes a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and gloves. A dust mask is required when working with powdered media substances. Weekend work may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or at least two years experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as standard operating procedures, equipment manuals, and blend formulas.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from colleagues in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to interpret testing results and follow SOPs for appropriate action.
• Ability to operate a variety of lab equipment and instruments and a variety of office equipment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel as well as database programs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rate, ratio, percents and volume using metric equivalents.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 25 pounds. Frequent use of hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.