Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The primary responsibility of the QC Lab Technician is to conduct inspections, sampling, and microbiological and physical testing of food grade materials to ensure products meet or exceed requirements for quality and food safety. The QC Lab Tech performs analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products manufactured or received on-site in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and FDA requirements. Additional responsibilities include environmental monitoring of the facility, routine maintenance and verification of lab equipment, as well as general lab upkeep. This position is a key on-site participant. Must contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative, and efficient team, and exhibit “Humble, Hungry, Smart” qualities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct sampling and testing of raw material, intermediate, and finished product, and environmental samples.
- Perform inspection and release of processing lines, equipment, and rooms.
- Maintain sample integrity through proper sampling, identification, traceability, and storage.
- Preparation of media and diluents, including material verification, weighing, autoclaving, pouring, dispensing.
- Maintain accurate records of all GMP activities conducted in the laboratory and manufacturing areas
- Communicate any questions and issues with leadership.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of all lab areas.
- Maintain and evaluate compilations of data related to larger projects.
- Collect information for investigations as assigned, discern what is pertinent and report to leadership.
- Evaluate large amounts of data for trends, and report observations to leadership.
- Conduct special projects with small to medium scope with guidance from leadership.
- Occasional troubleshooting of lab related issues, equipment, process, etc.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), good laboratory practices (GLPs), good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and good documentation practices (GDPs).
- Administrative duties include data entry, KPI reporting, creation/modification of SOPs and forms
- Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, including training and development requirements
- Routine tasks will be carried out with limited instruction from leadership.
- Additional routine tasks may be assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in food sciences, microbiology, biology, chemistry or the like required. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and experience with aseptic technique and applicable laboratory methods (2 years preferred)
- Knowledge and experience with good laboratory practices (GLPs), good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and good documentation practices (GDPs) (2 years preferred)
- Experience working in an ISO-certified environment, a plus
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