Implements the quality assurance (QA/QC) program for the Ethanol Plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
- Assists in implementing plant QA/QC program.
- Implements plant QA/QC program based on best practice in the ethanol industry by sampling various points in the process and conducting QA/QC tests.
- Ensures accuracy of analysis of samples and provides results in a timely manner.
- Monitors use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
- Operates, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment.
- Reviews reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure that QA/QC standards are met.
- Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the QA/QC laboratory are met at all times.
- Participates in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
- Demonstrates teamwork and takes initiative in daily work.
- Assists coordinating activities with other departments.
- Communicates directly with production department to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
- Implements programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ethanol process.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associates (or higher level) degree in a related scientific or technical field or one year of experience in a laboratory setting required.
- Bachelor's (or higher level) degree in a related scientific or technical field preferred.
- Experience with implementing effective QA/QC programs preferred.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting automated laboratory equipment (such as HPLC or GC) preferred.
- Experience with software programs such as Office, LIMS, Pi or SAP preferred.
- Experience with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) preferred.
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