Currently hiring a long term opening in a Food Science Laboratory. This is an Entry-Level role that requires an Associates or Bachelors Degree in microbiology, food science, or Chemistry.
They will also consider a non-degreed candidate with good job tenure from a food industry position. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Food Science or Chemistry and a long term interest in Food Science.
This is a 1nd shift opportunity with limited OT. This shift is ran Monday through Friday.
Job Description :
Provide support to laboratory department by performing and / or coordinating a variety of Laboratory processes.
- Receives, registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing, and physical homogenization.
- Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per NQAC methods.
- Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
- Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.
- Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
- Acid washes glassware and specially cleans other equipment and areas as required.
- Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data, signs assay sheets.
- Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Interpret customer requests and perform receiving and log-in functions.
- Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and drafts short reports to supervisor.
- Carries out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with NQAC SOPs.
- Assures adherence to safety regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of QA documents, plans and ICPs.
- Document QA data and report to lead or management.
- Assure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and make repairs or modifications within the capability of the Technician or request repairs.
- Identify and resolve process or analytical methodology problems.
- Assist in write-up, review, and provide proper documentation for processes or methods as experience allows.
30+ days ago