Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining an organized and sanitary laboratory environment for all testing of manufactured food products. Accurately record and maintain test results manually as well as electronically.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Maintain an adequate inventory of the QC Laboratory’s supplies as well as maintaining general sanitation and organization.
· Responsible for performing microbiological and chemical analyses on incoming ingredients, finished and developmental products. Coordinates workload with another Lab Technician.
· Involvement with weekly and monthly swabs to maintain compliance with Environmental Monitoring Program.
· Determines the amounts of salt, fat and/or tocopherol to be added to the beef, chicken, and fat products as needed.
· Responsible for turbidity and brix analyses on the chicken broth prior to, during, and after evaporation.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
· Possess proven ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently.
· Possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Computer proficiency to include basic Microsoft Excel, Word and Office skills as well as Internet research skills and experience using database system.
· Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
· Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work; ability to effectively handle multiple projects with track record of successful project completion; and ability to work positively under the pressure of time constraints.
· Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and customers/vendors.
· Be proactive in asking for information needed to perform job responsibilities.
· Special projects and other duties as directed by management and leadership.
· The ability to be standing, walking, bending, and traveling “on foot” between plant locations the majority of every work day.
· Hours vary based on production schedules; overtime may be a possibility and required.
Mandatory Job Qualifications:
· Previous Quality Control experience preferred.
· Food analysis and processing experience preferred.
· Biology or STEM degrees preferred.