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ID #2341649
State California
City Modesto
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source California
Showed 2019-05-24
Date 2019-05-23
Deadline 2019-07-22
Category Science/biotech
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QA Lab Technician

California, Modesto 00000 Modesto USA

Vacancy expired!

After reviewing the job description listed below and still interested, please contact Cerise via email with a copy of your resume. Cerise's email is: chungate@apexsystems.com

Position Summary:

The Lab Technician with general direction shall perform routine laboratory and administrative duties, assist other lab members professionally and respectfully, keep accurate and legible records, have the ability to prioritize work assignments effectively, in addition to reviewing work for quality and completeness.

The Lab Technician will also safely operate testing equipment involving potential chemical and temperature hazards, accurately identify and restock lab supplies to maintain a current lab supply and inventory rotation, prepare samples, media and solutions for testing, high acceptance of performing other related duties and projects as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day to day support to the production department by performing quantitative and qualitative testing results.

Provide overall professional assistance to production leads and managerial staff.

Perform accurate physiochemical and microbiological preparation, testing, counting and examinations of raw materials, in process products, and finished goods.

Approve release of in process and finished products including "first off" testing, while verifying adherence to stated specification.

Record and enters data, creates COA's, and other reports, promptly and accurately.

Maintain various production, raw material, testing, and quality control records in an organized manner.

Identifies invalid or out of specification products to satisfy customer and regulatory requirements and promptly notifies management of any deficiencies to pass established standards.

Report and take necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality issues from occurring.

Perform pre-operational checks and sanitation inspections in adherence to filler release procedure.

Perform environmental swabbing, line checks, allergen tests, special projects, and any other duties as assigned.

Provide training to temporary staff assigned to product testing.

Review work for completeness and correctness.

Follow all company Safety Policies, Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry related field, required.

Must pass a basic microbiology/laboratory test.

Demonstrated KNOWLEDGE of:

Common laboratory equipment, methods, and procedures

US customary units and metric system including weights and measures.

Requirements that apply to proper aseptic sample collection, transport, storage testing, and disposal.

Allergen testing.

Sample titrations.

Petrifilm and Agar fortified plating procedures and incubators.

Media, Reagents, and Buffers used for testing and calibration.

Environmental sampling. GLPs, GMPs, SQF, HACCP, Safety policies procedures.

Safe handling of chemicals and reagents.

Demonstrated ABILITY to:

Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to include Foss FTIR, Brix, pH meter, EQA, CEM, scales, and pipettes.

Perform organoleptic testing on required product samples including fresh and at code products.

Maintain accurate records.

Complete work according to industry S.O.P. and safety protocols.

Work independently.

Perform mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions.

Proficient in the use of standard computer software, i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Ability to learn proprietary laboratory computer applications.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Develop and maintain respectful and effective working relationships.

Strive for continuous improvement.

Vacancy expired!

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