Specialist I Labs - Engineering Food Equip. Electrical Safety Testing Team

As a Specialist I in the Food Equipment Lab/Electrical Safety Team, you will be responsible for conducting a wide variety of testing on commercial and industrial appliances to specific standards and procedures. In addition, you will be the technical representative for SOP creation, report writing, and assist in all internal/external audits while having a firm understanding of all testing within the Food Equipment Lab. 

• Perform high level laboratory testing with minimal supervision

• Thorough understanding of data analysis and software 

• Possess strong mechanical / electrical aptitude 

• Maintain/organize assigned workload to meet specific due dates 

• Prepare and record all data per ISO 17025 requirements

• Create, review and update SOPs as necessary 

• Monitor and maintain assigned lab equipment for calibrations and other lab needs

• Give and receive continuous trainings

• Cross-train in other lab areas to alleviate the workload when high sample volumes are experienced.

• Maintain a clean work environment and 6s areas

• Assure adherence to all safety/health policies and procedures

• Be a Technical Representative for all areas in Food Equipment

• Respond to internal/external client inquiries

• Research, create, and develop sampling, templates, and testing requirements for specific standards

• Assist with sample review

• Assist with internal/external audits

• Perform other duties as requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline 

• Ability to read, understand and follow standards, SOP’s and test methods

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on schedule

• Great attention to detail 

• Proficient in NSF Applications (Sample Manager (LIMS), Qualer, Insight, DaCs, Warehouse Manager, Master Control)

• Proficient in the use of PC/Windows software and Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Ability to utilize wide range of tools (hand, power, and pneumatic tools)

• Proficient with measuring instruments (Thermometers, DAQ systems) 

• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years Laboratory experience utilizing test standard, methods and data analysis software

• Proficient with laboratory QA/QC programs

• Experience with internal/external audits

• Knowledgeable appliance repair and reading / understanding electrical schematics

• Ability to troubleshoot commercial and industrial appliances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light to heavy physical effort required

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. 

• Working with size equipment and tools

• Safety glasses and steel toes must always be worn in lab areas.

• Proper PPE (gloves, hard hats, face shields) needed during specific testing

• 50% lab work / 50% desk work