Quality Assurance Technician

Role Overview

• Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.
• Performs laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.
• Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.
• The QA Tech is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples.
• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items.
• Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
• Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation.
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees as to notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict production.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree and/or experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 2-3 years related experience in micro lab in lieu of degree
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Has the ability to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine based products.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• May have exposure to eggs, strawberries, milk products and nuts.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).