Laboratory Specialist

JobsRUs.com is a service-oriented staffing/recruiting company dedicated to working closely with our clients. We are currently hiring for a skilled professional to monitor products daily and perform microbiological testing, while maintaining the shelf-life program.

• Test samples of in-process and finished goods cheese and whey to ensure compliance with standards.
• Test free and total chlorine daily and report results to supervisor.
• Process sample requests.
• Conduct water testing.
• Perform yeast, mold and coliform testing on designated lots of cheese.
• Perform and report results for swab sampling of equipment and surfaces and set out air plates.
• Review shelf samples and subjectively analyze package integrity.
• Examine label sheets to ensure proper prices, upc numbers and code dates are accurate.
• Record daily temperature at various locations within facility.
• Report GMP violators.
• Start up and shut down lab equipment.
• Daily performance checks of lab equipment.
• Ensure the lab is clean and maintained.
• Maintain general housekeeping of work area.
• Expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• Expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• Experience in food science or quality.
• 1 year of lab technician experience or more preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge/understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese and packaging quality.
• Experience with Dairy, Cheese, and Aseptic Techniques preferred.

Work is performed in a lab setting. Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35oF to 100oF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

JobsRUs.com offers a competitive pay rate of $16.50/hour, paid weekly. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance options compliant with the ACA, 401k, and an Online Employee Portal to adjust withholdings and view and print pay stubs are also available.