Lab Analyst
B&G Foods, Inc.
Ankeny, IA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Ankeny, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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The Laboratory Analyst ensures food safety and quality by performing QC laboratory analysis including but not limited to: chemical, physical, and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and environmental samples. This role supports compliance with regulatory and company standards, provides technical expertise, and maintains accurate documentation for traceability.
Essential Duties:
- Conducts testing (as assigned) including: chemical, physical, and microbiological testing on raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and environmental swabs.
- Participate in Proficiency testing for food safety critical tests in conjunction with 3rd party qualified laboratories.
- Document and report all test results accurately; maintain traceability for GMP and GLP compliance.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment; ensure proper quality control.
- Manage instrument installations and qualifications per internal site procedures; document and requalify instrumentation as necessary.
- Support allergen, gluten, and special testing programs.
- Inspect and approve incoming raw materials and labels for compliance with specifications. Participate in ingredient approval and troubleshooting during production.
- Maintain safe and clean laboratory environment; manage chemical inventory and hazardous waste.
- Assist in developing and updating SOPs and work instructions.
- Serve as a resource for QA training and cross-functional support.
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s in food science, chemistry, biology, or related field.
Certifications / Licenses / Specialized Trainings Required:
HACCP training required; SQF Practitioner certification preferred.
Total Yrs. of Experience Required:
2 years of experience in food analysis and microbiological techniques
Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with JD Edwards or similar systems a plus.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
About the Company
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B&G Foods, Inc.
B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute a diversified portfolio of high-quality, branded shelf-stable foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods’ products are marketed under many recognized brands, including Ac’cent, B&G, B&M, Baker’s Joy, Bear Creek Country Kitchens, Brer Rabbit, Canoleo, Cary’s, Cream of Rice, Cream of Wheat, Devonsheer, Don Pepino, Emeril’s, Grandma’s Molasses, JJ Flats, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, MacDonald’s, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, Molly McButter, Mrs. Dash, New York Flatbreads, New York Style, Old London, Original Tings, Ortega, Pirate’s Booty, Polaner, Red Devil, Regina, Rickland Orchards, Sa-són, Sclafani, Smart Puffs, Spring Tree, Sugar Twin, Trappey’s, TrueNorth, Underwood, Vermont Maid and Wright’s. B&G Foods also sells and distributes Static Guard, a household product brand.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employeesINDUSTRY
Retail
WEBSITE
http://www.bgfoods.com/