Laboratory Technician

SUMMARY  

• Assists in all plant daily responsibilities related to Safety and Quality Control.
• Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical, physical and microbiological characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Set up, adjust, calibrate and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, chemical balance scales, moisture, grinding and sieving tests, Volatile oil tests, and other equipment.
• Test materials used as ingredients and other products for such qualities as purity, stability, density. Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, or other characteristics. 
• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Performs system microbiological testing and collects composite samples prior to testing.
• Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Perform metal detector tests; evaluate magnet findings and metal detector kick out.
• Check for Sanitation Guidelines and Equipment via Pre-Operational Reports.
• Assist with label control
• This person is responsible for the supervision all lab functions and Lab coordination when Lab Manager is absent.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree in biology, chemistry or relevant field
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in the time allowed.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.