Laboratory Technician

Maine

30+ days ago

Job Description

Laboratory Technician
Mars Hill, ME – Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Schedule: Temporary Full-Time/Nights; 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Pay Rate: $17.85/hr. + $2.00/hr. shift differential

Job Description:

Immediate opening for a Laboratory Technician with a well-established food production facility in Mars Hill. Excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual interested in quality assurance, food safety, and laboratory operations.

The Laboratory Technician will support the facility’s quality assurance and food safety programs by performing routine laboratory testing, collecting samples, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring production standards. This employee will work closely with production and quality teams to help ensure that products meet all company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. Prior laboratory, food production, or quality assurance experience is helpful, but candidates with strong technical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Collect and prepare product, ingredient, and environmental samples for laboratory testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests and quality checks according to company procedures and food safety standards.
Record, analyze, and maintain accurate testing and inspection data.
Monitor product quality and report any inconsistencies or out-of-specification results.
Assist with sanitation verification and environmental monitoring procedures.
Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and testing instruments.
Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.
Maintain clean, organized laboratory and work areas.
Assist with audits, inspections, and documentation reviews as needed.
Communicate effectively with production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams.
Follow all workplace safety procedures and company policies.
Perform additional duties as requested by supervisors or quality management staff.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent education required; post-secondary education in biology, chemistry, food science, or related field preferred.
Prior laboratory, quality assurance, or food manufacturing experience helpful, but not required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to accurately follow written procedures and maintain detailed records.
Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift/move up to 40 lbs.
Willingness to work in a production environment and follow strict food safety procedures.
Background check required.

TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA Employer.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Maine
Website	https://tempoemployment.com/job-opportunities/

Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Cleanroomunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Reviewunmatched
Environmental Monitoringunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Scienceunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Ingredient Preparationunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Monitoringunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Specimen Collectionunmatched
Testingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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