Microbiology Quality Assurance Lab Technician

National Frozen Foods Corporation

Chehalis, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.35–$21.35 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Full-time
SKILLS
Asepsis, Cleanroom, Detail Oriented, English Language, Environmental Monitoring, Food Safety, Frozen Foods, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), High School Diploma, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Microbiology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Plating Processes, Product Testing, Quality Assurance, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Specimen Analysis, Team Player, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Chehalis, WA
POSTED
3 days ago

Microbiology Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Job Description: Responsible for performing microbial test procedures to determine the level and/or presence of microbes in processed and packaged IQF vegetables. Verify plant sanitation practices are effective by conducting daily plant pre-operational inspections, plant environmental monitoring, and product testing.

Shift: SeasonalDay Shift – availability required for overtime, some holidays and weekends. Starts seasonal with potential for post season employment.

Pay: $21.35

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and paid sick leave. Upon qualifying, eligible 401k + matching.

Position Responsibilities

  • Working knowledge of GLP’s and aseptic techniques
  • Executing laboratory testing according to standard procedures
  • Receiving, labeling, preparation, and analyzing samples. Preparation involves composite preparation, the ability for precision pipetting, and 3Mpetrifilm plating
  • Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
  • Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
  • Working with multiple departments to ensure quality and food safety
  • All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment to meet established deadlines
  • Ability to work with various cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to possess a strong attendance record
  • Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Food processing experience including product quality and/or food safety programs
  • PCQI for Human Food Certification
  • HACCP Certification
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suites specifically Microsoft Word and Excel

To Apply

All interested parties need to submit a resume to the Human Resource Department at National Frozen Foods Corporation on 188 Sturdevant Road, Chehalis, Washington or via che.hr@nffc.com. For questions please call (360)748-0015.

National Frozen Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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National Frozen Foods Corporation