We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Lab Technician
2 months ago
Shafter, United States Wonderful Orchards Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWith approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and...
-
Lab Technician
4 weeks ago
Shafter, United States The Wonderful Company Full timeCompany DescriptionWith approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its...
![Wonderful Orchards](https://media.trabajo.org/img/noimg.jpg)
Lab Technician, Wonderful Laboratories
3 months ago
With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.
Job DescriptionThe Lab Technician will assist the Lab Manager in determining diseases in all Wonderful Nurseries plants. This involves diagnostic testing in the Wonderful Laboratories, Plant Pathology Division. This position set and maintain quality assurance compliance objectives to achieve production targets.
Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on work load, season, etc.
- Assure that the methods and procedures utilized are current, efficient, strictly followed and that safety standards are maintained.
- Assists the Manager in the plant diagnostics program.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Requires direct involvement in daily testing activities of diagnostic samples.
- Track and report quality metrics during production season
- Participate in internal/external audits pertaining to quality control systems and regulatory compliance.
- Develop procedures, schedule testing and oversee validation activities.
- Able to work in teamwork with low level supervision after appropriate training is provided.
- Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management and Company.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School education or GED equivalent. Advanced degree preferred
- Preferred experience in biological, chemical, agricultural or mathematical field, or related discipline and in a food, beverage, agricultural, or related industry in a quality control environment, or an equivalent combination education and experience
SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- ELISA techniques preferred but not required.
- Laboratory experience and knowledge in disease diagnostics techniques including viral, fungal or bacterial pathogens with molecular identifications tools.
- Possess a basic understanding of microbiological organisms and their impact on plant health.
- Knowledge on writing reports, and root cause analysis and corrective actions for investigations.
- Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Bilingual English/ Spanish strongly preferred
Pay Range: $18.00-$23.00, and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
Why chose Wonderful?
Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
- We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
- We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
- We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.
Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
EEO is the law - click here for more information