Duties and Responsibilities:

Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including but not limited to Microscopes, IR Analyzers, pH meters.

• Conduct tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products using established SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform sensory analysis on ingredients and finished products to ensure conformance to regulatory and customer quality requirements.
• Record all test results on standardized forms, and complete data entry into appropriate systems.
• Responsible for release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend, and/ or packaging lines.
• Responsible for communicating any out of specification test results and/or other quality issues to appropriate production and/or QA management as necessary.
• Directs incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving bay as required and notifies appropriate production personnel.
• Operate the truck scale to ensure accurate weights of incoming and outgoing fluid loads for payment.
• Generates Bill of Lading and Certificate of Analysis for outgoing bulk tanker loads.
• Performs calculations including: adjustments for standardizing Evaporated Milk tanks to meet the Regulatory Standard of Identity and product specifications.
• Provide administrative support during off hours such as answer incoming switchboard calls and security check in/check out of visitors/vendors.
• Performs other related duties as required by QA Management.

Experience & Education Required:

Associates Degree in Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Knowledge & Skills - Required

• Must be proficient in time management
• Functional/Technical skills
• Demonstrated experience as collaborative, contributing team member.
• Strong attention to quality and process detail.

Confidentiality:

The QC Laboratory Technician is exposed on a daily basis to O-AT-KA and Customer product specifications and information meant for internal use, such as ingredients, product loss, etc. that must remain confidential.

Management Responsibility:

The QC Laboratory Technician is an individual contributor role that operates under the guidance and direction of the Laboratory Supervisor.

Work Environment:

• The QC Laboratory Technician performs duties in both an office and manufacturing environment with majority of time in the QC Laboratory.
• Must be able to see, sit, stand, bend, and reach. Ability to operate general office equipment (computer, phone, calculator, copier, etc.) and lift up to 35 lbs. required.
• Must adhere to General Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and wear appropriate PPE when in the Manufacturing plant and exposed to loud noise, hot/cold temperatures and wet floors.

Starting Pay: $21/hour

Shift: Nights (10pm-6:30am) with Saturday and Sunday work requirement every other week plus holidays.