Quality Control Laboratory Technician – Night Shift

Quality Control Laboratory Technician – Night Shift

Department: Quality Control
Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Schedule: Nights (10 p.m. start)

Status: Full-time

Job Scope:

Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the scope of this position involves ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished products.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis
• Perform chemical and microbiological testing of dairy products
• Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability
• Conduct product swabbing and environmental sampling
• Produce reports and computer data entry of various information for the purpose of maintaining accurate records
• Maintain lab. Equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab.
• Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP’s and work related necessary training
• Train operators on all changes to the Food Safety & Quality system as communicated by Management and QA
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 3 years experience in the food industry (or equivalent)
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science. (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, allergens, and food security
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills using Outlook, Word, Excel
• Have transportation and the ability/willingness to work weekends, shifts, and overtime as required.

Night Shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Typical Work Week: The first shift of the week starts Sunday night at 10 pm, final shift of the week ends at 6:30 am on Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working a Night Shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am Sunday to Thursday?
• Do you have experience working on a Night Shift?

Experience:

• Quality Control: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person