Quality Micro Lab Technician

Great opportunity to grow your career with the employer of choice.

Quality gives detailed individuals opportunities to grow within the company and work with some big brand names in the ready-to-eat cheese and ready-to-drink coffee arena.

Position Overview:

The Micro Lab Technician performs routine and non-routine analytical chemistry and microbiological tests according to documented procedures. Further the Micro Lab Technician will also conduct environmental and other sampling plans as given by laboratory leadership. Work is primarily conducted in a laboratory environment. Adherence to Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices is critical including maintenance of a clean safe and sanitary lab environment. When necessary the technician will work in other environments and will adhere to any PPE or GMP requirements for those areas.

The Micro Lab Technician will report to and operate under the guidance of the Micro-Analytical Lab Supervisor.

The Micro Lab Technician will be required to work scheduled hours according to their designated shift. The technician is also aware that overtime may be necessary to cover vacations or to fit business needs. The technician may also be required to work holidays or other shifts as needed and should be flexible in their work schedules.

Essential Job Functions:

Chemistry analysis of raw ingredients in-process product samples and finished product samples

Microbiological testing on finished product samples

Raw ingredient and product sampling

Incubation monitoring and post-incubation sample analysis

Sampling of facility water systems and monitoring for microbial activity

Air-quality sampling in laboratories and facilities

Environmental surface swabbing

Microbiological testing in support of environmental and sanitation programs

Calibration and/or validation of laboratory equipment

Documentation of lab activities and test results

Other non-routine chemistry and microbiological testing as required

NOTE: Job responsibilities may change or vary depending on the situation or business needs.

Education Training & Experience:

An Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in food science or other related science fields is preferred.

Food chemistry and microbiological testing experience a plus.

Will take into consideration past work experience for this position.

At a minimum on-the-job training should last 8-9 weeks.

Requirements:

Strong Computer and Math skills with emphasis on Excel

Good Communication and Teamwork skills

Basic knowledge of microbiology and chemistry sciences

Strong reading comprehension and attention to detail

Understanding of GDPs GLPs and awareness of quality assurance best practices

Working Conditions:

Standing/Walking up to 100% of the shift

Indoors/Laboratory

Pay Range: $18.00-23.00 (based on experience); For the PM shift there is a $1.00 Shift Differential for this position.

Benefits Offered: Medical Vision Dental Flex Spending Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Short and Long Term Disability EAP and 401k.

Berner Food & Beverage Hourly employees are eligible for health benefits on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.

Berner Food & Beverage Hourly employees are eligible to participate in the 401K plan after 30 days of employment.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to suit business needs.