Laboratory Technician

Morton Grove, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America

Position: Laboratory Technician

Location: Morton Grove IL 60053

Duration: 9 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: M-F 7:30am 4:00pm

Job Description:

Client is looking for a Technician that will support all aspects of the Cheese Cultures Manufacturing at the Morton Grove facility.

CULTURE MANUFACTURING RESPONSIBILITIES

Contamination plating at each step of process (TSA Sheep blood)
Send phage samples to Central LAB
Keeping and maintaining records of daily Pre- Op inspections
Tools ensemble and sterilization
Assemble and sterilize centrifuge bearings and bowls
Assemble packaging pumps and sterilize
Assemble and sterilize blenders
Disassemble centrifuges

The Technician will also be responsible for Starter Media and/or Milk Sterilization

Glycerin Sterilization
KOH sterilization
Sodium Citrate Sterilization
Measuring De-Ionized water volume in flask
Weighing of Sodium Citrate Powder
Mixing of Sodium Citrate powder and water
Can Sterilization
Milk Preparation
Mixing of Milk and Di-Ionized water per formula
Cell Paste Transfer to Sterile Buckets
Addition of Sterilized Ingredients for Formulation (flask or fermenter) Blending
Formulation of Blend
Measuring Glycerin volume in Flask or Blend
Filler unit set-up - small or large pouch Code dating
Compressed air testing at filler

On Packaging Days the technician will be responsible for the following:

Assembly and stamping of white boxes
Labeling of Racks
Sample collection and QC Testing
Boxing of Pouches
Fill Liquid nitrogen Tank
Fill out packaging record forms
Freezing of Boxes
Fill out packaging inventory record
Product Frozen Storage

Qualification

H.S. Diploma
1-2 years of experience working in a GMP regulated food environment
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with small groups (Only 5 people total work at this location)

Must Haves:

1 to 2 years of experience working in a GMP regulated food environment
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Team player

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America Position: Laboratory Tec...