Description Overview

Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. To conduct sampling, inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-line samples, finished product, water and the environment to assess their conformance to established quality standards. Provide support for other quality functions to support plant objectives.

Please note this position is Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm with periodic weekend support as needed.

Scope of the Role

Laboratory Operations:

• Coordinate sample management and Quality Control Testing of:
  • Incoming materials
  • In-line samples
  • Semi-finished and finished products
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Investigational samples
• Coordinate sampling activities and conduct inspection, and testing in a timely manner including, but not limited to testing moisture, conductivity, pH, purity screening, scoop delivery, dimensional parameters, package evaluation ingredient identity. Perform release of conforming incoming materials.
• Prepares and sends samples to other internal and external laboratories. Maintains communication between external laboratories regarding status of testing, etc.
• Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area.
• Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment.
• Conducts internal and external analytical reporting by entry into SAP or other data sharing systems.
• Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies

Laboratory Quality Ambassador:

• Comprehends and follows Good Laboratory Practices and Laboratory Safety Standards
• Completes review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy.
• Performs method monitoring through control charting and investigates trends.
• Performs analyses to support qualification / validation / verification protocols.

Training / Communication:

• Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results.
• Trains new and existing lab personnel on methods and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned.

Throughout all these responsibilities, maintains a focus on continuous improvement.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Microbiology or other related fields) required
• Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical experience preferred
• Exposure to different jobs within the Business unit (production, maintenance) or within Quality
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Task oriented approach to projects and assignments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required; SAP experience is preferred