Laboratory Technician

Seeking a Lab Tech to join a Food company in the Swedesboro, NJ area.

JOB SUMMARY:

Monitors the quality assurance activities of all raw materials, in-process and finished products. Ensures operations compliance with HACCP and GMPs. Ensures Sanitation department is complying with SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with HACCP and GMPs for all operational activities

• Conduct sampling and analytical testing of products

• Monitor and maintain raw materials, in-process and finished product traceability log

• Liaise with production in monitoring production processes to ensure proper operational setting

• Keep log of analytical data of all laboratory analysis

• Prepare samples aseptically for customers and external laboratories

• Prepare samples for sensory evaluation

• Conduct environmental monitoring sampling, GMP audit and glass and brittle plastics audit

• Perform daily plant GMP audits ensuring that plant sanitation is conducted according to Master Sanitation Program/ Schedule to meet the expected standards.

• Give product release approvals and prepare certificate of analysis

• Conduct calibration and maintenance of lab equipment

• Prepare reagents for chemical analysis

• Train and supervise the sanitation workers

• Other jobs as assigned by QA Manager/SQF Practitioner

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Food Science or other related science major.

Only local candidates will be considered.