Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Frankfort, KY 40601

Duration: 3 Months (Possible extension)

Shift: 8:00 am – 5.00 pm

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of Lab/QC or related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry or related technical degree.

Responsibilities

• :The Laboratory Technician evaluates ingredients and finished products to ensure both meet specifications
• .Additionally, performs quality audits and provides feedback to frontline team members on quality results and performance
• .Participates in and leads problem solving activities
• .Ensure activities, processes and products are compliant with regulatory requirements including OSHA, TTB, and EPA
• .Work with internal and external customers by ensuring all quality and food safety systems are followed and properly documented
• .Help to identify issues with internal or external customer service and work to put corrective actions in place
• .Serve as a professional and friendly point of contact between vendors. Participate in writing, organizing and updating lab procedures
• .Follow all work instructions and provide feedback on laboratory specifications. Assist with cleaning and organizing the lab
• .Provide input for lab design efficiency, ergonomics, and safety
• .Audit and provide feedback on quality checks and procedures being performed by front line members
• .Provide feedback and support process improvements at the departments level. Participate as a member of the internal quality/food safety audit team
• .Champion formalized problem-solving methods
• .Participate in and lead problem solving activities to standardize and improve processes
• .Partner with the production areas to identify key quality and food safety improvement areas and help drive process improvements
• .Implement PDS for self-development that will emphasize improvement in at least one competency per year and better performance against position description outcomes
• .Support the quality organization and the broader operation in achieving operational excellence through championing problem solving, implementing sustainable processes, and identifying opportunities for operational improvements
• .Develop and maintain solid professional working relationships both inside and outside the company
• .Set a positive example and act in a manner consistent with company values