Laboratory Technician Job Description:The Laboratory Technician is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Laboratory Technician does this by performing the testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and company standards. The Laboratory Technician completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.Additional Requirements:
Conduct and evaluate product testing results
Release compliant product from hold on computerized inventory management system
Inspect and verify sanitary condition of processing lines/fillers/tanks/overall areas
Conduct ATP swabbing and visual inspections
Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for processing departments
Communicate openly with Quality Control Team and plant personnel
Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing
Conduct bacteria/shelf life testing of fresh and stressed samples
Maintain laboratory logbook and Hold/Disposition Log
Log and send out COAs (Certificate of Analysis)
Complete Titratable Acidity (TA) test using all methods
Conduct Allergen testing
Perform Sterile Sampling of Tanks
Complete and report product testing using tally and Product Testing Record
Perform cryoscope testing on milk products
Verify product labeling
Conduct EQA testing
Complete shelf life sensory testing
Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment
Conduct product sterility testing on samples
Update log and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log
Utilize LIMS system and verify analytical, sensory, and microbiological testing
Skills
Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required
Associates degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent highly preferred
1-2 years’ experience in similar food industry lab setting highly preferred
Prior laboratory experience
Effective communication between shifts and departments
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Time management
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