Lab Technician

Lab Technician
Contract Role - On Site
2nd shift 3pm-11pm - Overtime, Holidays and Weekends will be required as scheduled
$20.00 per hour + available medical, dental, vision, accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, 401 with company match after 90 days.

Description
Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity.

• Collection of samples throughout the plant and delivery of samples to the Central Analytical Lab will be a requirement.
• Results analysis in a fast-paced environment as well as reporting deviations to Operations is necessary to ensure the production of in-spec material.
• Must review and interpret shift notes and addition of relevant lab findings.
• Must ensure equipment at Critical Control Points in the process are in working condition on a regular basis. This requires frequent visits to the packaging line from the lab.
• Clear communication with fellow lab techs during shift change is necessary to ensure seamless transition between shifts.
• Must maintain lab cleanliness and keep track of inventory of product ingredients.
• High level of organization skills required to ensure samples are properly collected, labeled, and matched with accurate results.
• Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
• Perform all required lab tests adhering to documented laboratory procedures
• Physical testing of production samples
• Daily verification of lab instruments
• Recording, interpreting, and entering test results using a computerized data system
• Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
• Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to ensure that all products are within specification
• Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer

All lab techs participate in production line cleaning procedures.

• Initial inspection of equipment for cleanliness.
• ATP swab collection and analysis.
• Communication with Operations and Sanitation personnel based on swab/inspection results for re-cleaning.
• Communication with Quality personnel based on swab/inspection results for final pass of clean equipment.
• Swab results recording on equipment cleaning documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
• Must be able to read/write/speak English.
• Basic Math skills
• Must be able to write and verbally communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner both
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
• Basic computer skills, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
• A commitment to safety

Physical demands

• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
• Must be capable of working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens.