Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing and monitoring quality of all products.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Completes profiles on production finished materials and on product purchases and shipments per Company standards.
• Serves as liaison between the plant and Central Lab with respect to product quality.
• Obtain, package, and ship samples for testing to Central Lab
• Submit test results to Supervisor, General Manager and Plant Manager.
• Responsible for FDA trained - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for plant
  • Conducts training of employees in FSMA compliance, including CGMPs, Food Safety plans and preventive controls.
  • Site inspections, sampling, log review, and report preparation to ensure compliance in:
    • Biosecurity
    • Feed Safety
    • Product compliance
  • Ensures compliance with local, state and federal environmental, safety, and HACCP regulations.
  • Perform quality analyses on finished products.
  • Maintains lab, materials, and work area in clean condition.
  • Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Understanding of basic chemistry.
• One year prior laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work well with others in a team, management, and regulatory environment.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Safety-conscious; detail oriented, with ability to multi-task.
• Good computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Occasionally push, pull, move, or lift 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office, lab, or plant environment.

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