Purpose:
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for in-process and finished product quality testing, maintaining accurate and complete records and alerting management to any potential quality issues.
Essential Responsibilities:
• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for in-process and finished product quality microbiological and chemical testing.
• Responsible for performing process control testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory testing result records.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices and Safety Procedures.
• Communicate any potential quality issues to QA Management.
Knowledge & Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Dairy Manufacturing, Food Science, Microbiology or related field preferred.
• Experience in dairy laboratory testing procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods.
• Detail oriented and team member.
• Strong, honest work ethic with ability to handle multiple tasks daily.
• Good communication skills.