Job Purpose:

• A Mid-Level Position that Supports the Lab Through the Completion of Standard Laboratory Job Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in all general laboratory activities including, but not limited to:
• Logging in client samples, checking Analytical Request Forms and Sample Traceability Forms and delivery of materials to the laboratory
• Media and reagent preparation
• Cleaning and sanitation of labware, equipment, lab areas, etc.
• Sample and waste disposal
• Processing and plating of environmental samples (sponges and swabs) and product samples on Petrifilm media and pour plate methodology
• Preparation and processing samples and media
• Conducting water activity (aw) & pH analyses
• Under supervision, the performance of routine, preventative maintenance on equipment
• Monitoring, verification, and calibration activities
• Equipment temperature checks
• Balance checks
• Environmental & water sampling
• Completion of daily and weekly checklists as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Supervisor on duty
• Inventory of laboratory media and consumables
• Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor on duty, other analyses according to the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods, Work Instructions
• Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor on duty, generation of Lab reports
• Accurate completion of technical records
• Reporting of non-conformances to the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor on Duty and under assistance, completion of corrective actions
• Following all activities and procedures as established in the ISO 17025 standard, Good Laboratory Practices program and Log10 Quality Management System
• Under supervision, assisting in activities related to manufacturing, fermentation, and research projects
• Assisting in Correction or CAPA investigations
• Other Duties as Required

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education

• High School Graduate or GED
• Completion of at least 50% of the course work for a bachelor’s degree
• Specialized Knowledge
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills

• Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Direction and Maintain a Laboratory Notebook
• Good Written & Verbal Communication Skills

Other Characteristics

• Attention to Detail
• Able to Work Independently
• Able to Make Sound Decisions
• Positive Attitude and Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Experience

• At least 2 years experience in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Laboratory, Biology, Chemistry, Food Safety, Quality Assurance or Quality Control with laboratory functions