Local client looking to add a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician to their team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations by conducting quality audits, performing data collection, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. This position requires a strong understanding of quality assurance (QA/QC) practices and the ability to analyze results effectively.

Responsibilities

• To collect samples perform numerous test procedures with accuracy and precision and report results neatly and in a timely manner.
• Understand coding, purchase order numbers, lot numbers.
• Understand sampling procedures and be able to sample incoming raw ingredients and release/reject accordingly.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures within the laboratory environment.
• Understand and follow SQF program elements, GMP’s, SOP’s, HACCP, pest control program and contract customer operating procedures.
• Understand and implement HOLD/COMPLAINT procedure to isolate product or ingredient that deviates from specification.
• Collect, label, pack and ship samples.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning correctly.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent with additional experience in a food manufacturing plant, and or quality control lab.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance (QA/QC) principles and practices.
• Experience with quality audits, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work accurately and precisely.
• Must be willing to take ownership and accept responsibility of QC functions.
• Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey findings and collaborate with colleagues.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Join our dedicated team where your expertise will contribute significantly to our commitment to quality excellence in laboratory operations.