Quality Control Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago

Memphis, United States Vaco Full time
Vaco Memphis is looking to hire a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for a facility in Memphis. The ideal candidate will consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged products.

Job Functions:
  • Performs chemical and physical analyses including but not limited to moisture, protein, phosphate, starch, salt, specific gravity, brix, sludge and NIR
  • Performs tests on our wastewater streams and biobed including total suspended solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), sludge profile, volatile fatty acids (VFA), and alkalinity
  • Performs yeast appearance and sensory testing including odor, color and texture analysis
  • Performs microbiological testing including master aseptic plating and transfers, media preparation techniques and pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria
  • Prepares various media and reagents
  • Performs sampling in the plant of raw materials including process water, molasses, production line and receivers/fermenters, etc.
  • Prepares and inoculates laboratory culture vessels required for the first factory fermentation stage
  • Performs quality control checks on finished product. Prepares and sends samples to external laboratories
  • Maintains, calibrates and/or verifies laboratory equipment. Troubleshoots and corrects equipment problems
  • Participates in the various proficiency testing programs to ensure the reproducibility and accuracy of the data generated by the laboratory
  • Properly documents and reports laboratory data
  • Records data manually and/or electronically
  • Communicates results to production departments and Laboratory Manager as needed.
  • Interprets testing results and places nonconforming product on hold pending rework/disposition instructions by the QA/QC or Laboratory Manager
  • Prepares Certificates of Analysis based on positive release program and releases product based on preestablished compliance criteria (where applicable)
  • Applies statistical process control (SPC) tools to proactively detect and communicate data trends
  • Contributes to maintaining and improving a clean and orderly laboratory environment
  • Completes required general cleaning or housekeeping duties according to frequencies established
  • Applies Good Laboratory Practices, ISO 17 025 principles, Lean Six Sigma Tools and Health and Safety practices in their day-to-day work
  • Train fellow laboratory technicians and learn new techniques as needed
  • Inventories and orders laboratory equipment and/or supplies as required
Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge in Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic sampling principles
  • Experience with or an interest in the application of lean six sigma principles into a laboratory environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Prior experience with a LEMS is a plus
  • Accuracy and attention to detail; logical and methodical approach to problem solving
  • Prior experience and/or an understanding of the ISO 17 025 standard, Good Manufacturing
  • Practices and/or HACCP principles is a plus
  • An understanding of statistical process control (SPC) tools and experience with an SPC charting software such as Minitab is a plus

  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Memphis, United States Vaco Full time

    QUALITY CONTROL (QC) LABORATORY TECHNICIANPurpose: To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged products. Essential Functions (where applicable based on site's...

  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Memphis, United States Vaco Full time

    QUALITY CONTROL (QC) LABORATORY TECHNICIANHours: 3 x 12 shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) with occassional Saturdays Purpose: To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged...

  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Memphis, United States Vaco Full time

    QUALITY CONTROL (QC) LABORATORY TECHNICIANPurpose: To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged products. Essential Functions (where applicable based on site's...

  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Memphis, United States Vaco Full time

    QUALITY CONTROL (QC) LABORATORY TECHNICIANHours: 3 x 12 shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) with occassional Saturdays Purpose: To consistently perform precise and accurate laboratory testing on a variety of samples such as raw materials, in-process, finished product, environmental samples, etc. to ensure the quality of inputs and outputs of all cream yeast and packaged...

  • Laboratory Technician

    1 month ago

    Memphis, United States Adams Keegan Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client, founded over 25 years ago, manufactures and distributes industrial chemistries to various markets including oil and gas, pulp and paper, HI&I, building and construction, water treatment, and material preservation. In addition to their own chemistries, our client toll manufactures on behalf of various multinational...

  • Laboratory Technician

    2 days ago

    Memphis, United States Adams Keegan Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client, founded over 25 years ago, manufactures and distributes industrial chemistries to various markets including oil and gas, pulp and paper, HI&I, building and construction, water treatment, and material preservation. In addition to their own chemistries, our client toll manufactures on behalf of various multinational...

  • Pest Control Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Memphis, United States James Pest Control Full time

    Pest Control Technician Description James Pest Management is looking to hire pest control technicians for our Memphis, TN location. We are a family-owned pest control company with 80 years of experience in the industry. We are a fast growing company with three locations throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. This is a career opportunity. We are open to people...

  • Pest Control Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Memphis, United States James Pest Control Full time

    Pest Control Technician Description James Pest Management is looking to hire pest control technicians for our Memphis, TN location. We are a family-owned pest control company with 80 years of experience in the industry. We are a fast growing company with three locations throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. This is a career opportunity. We are open to people...

  • Pest Control Technician

    1 day ago

    Memphis, United States James Pest Control Full time

    Pest Control Technician Description James Pest Management is looking to hire pest control technicians for our Memphis, TN location. We are a family-owned pest control company with 80 years of experience in the industry. We are a fast growing company with three locations throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. This is a career opportunity. We are open to people...

  • Laboratory Technician

    1 month ago

    Memphis, United States Bioenergy Development Group LL Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Bioenergy a biodiesel manufacture is currently seeking Laboratory (Lab) Technician to support its forty (40) million gallon production facility in Memphis, TN. The Memphis facility produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including from vegetable oil, animal fats, and used cooking oil. The purpose of the Lab...

  • Laboratory Technician

    2 days ago

    Memphis, United States Bioenergy Development Group LL Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Bioenergy a biodiesel manufacture is currently seeking Laboratory (Lab) Technician to support its forty (40) million gallon production facility in Memphis, TN. The Memphis facility produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including from vegetable oil, animal fats, and used cooking oil. The purpose of the Lab...

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Memphis TN

    1 month ago

    Memphis, United States Select Laboratory Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSelect Laboratory Partners, Inc. is seeking to hire a full time clinical laboratory scientist to join our managed laboratory sector. Reference laboratory is currently a urine drug screening toxicology laboratory but is expanding into primary care testing by adding Hematology and Clinical Chemistry. Preferred candidate must have...

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Memphis TN

    4 weeks ago

    Memphis, Tennessee, United States Select Laboratory Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSelect Laboratory Partners, Inc. is seeking to hire a full time clinical laboratory scientist to join our managed laboratory sector. Reference laboratory is currently a urine drug screening toxicology laboratory but is expanding into primary care testing by adding Hematology and Clinical Chemistry. Preferred candidate must have...

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Memphis TN

    2 days ago

    Memphis, Tennessee, United States Select Laboratory Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSelect Laboratory Partners, Inc. is seeking to hire a full time clinical laboratory scientist to join our managed laboratory sector. Reference laboratory is currently a urine drug screening toxicology laboratory but is expanding into primary care testing by adding Hematology and Clinical Chemistry. Preferred candidate must have...

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Memphis TN

    2 days ago

    Memphis, United States Select Laboratory Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSelect Laboratory Partners, Inc. is seeking to hire a full time clinical laboratory scientist to join our managed laboratory sector. Reference laboratory is currently a urine drug screening toxicology laboratory but is expanding into primary care testing by adding Hematology and Clinical Chemistry. Preferred candidate must have...

  • Laboratory Technician

    1 month ago

    Memphis, United States Bioenergy Development Group LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe purpose of the Laboratory (Lab) Technician role is to safely perform daily activities that support the chemical evaluation of incoming raw materials, intermediate process samples, and finished biodiesel and biodiesel by-products.  The Lab Technician is responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing,...

  • Laboratory Technician

    2 days ago

    Memphis, United States Bioenergy Development Group LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe purpose of the Laboratory (Lab) Technician role is to safely perform daily activities that support the chemical evaluation of incoming raw materials, intermediate process samples, and finished biodiesel and biodiesel by-products. The Lab Technician is responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing,...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    1 month ago

    Memphis, United States Shelby County, TN Full time

    Position Summary This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. Responsible for performing serological, bacteriological, biochemical, hematological, and microbiological laboratory examinations; which range from waived to moderate and high complexity laboratory analysis. Pay Grade: 43 Salary Commensurate with...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    2 days ago

    Memphis, United States Shelby County, TN Full time

    Position Summary This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. Responsible for performing serological, bacteriological, biochemical, hematological, and microbiological laboratory examinations; which range from waived to moderate and high complexity laboratory analysis. Pay Grade: 43 Salary Commensurate with...

  • Entry-Level Dental Laboratory Technician

    1 week ago

    Memphis, United States R-Dent Dental Laboratory Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionR-dent Dental Laboratory is a full-service Dental Laboratory. Family owned since 1978, we manufacture dental prosthesis such as crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, partials, retainers and more by using laser scanners, 3D printers, CAD/CAM technology, milling machines, and by modeling clay, wax, wire, glass ceramics, and...