Sample Lab Technician

Summary/Objective

The Sample Lab Technician is responsible for producing faultless and high-quality samples and compound mixtures in accordance with R&D and customer specifications.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow safety protocols meticulously and maintain a clean and organized work area, upholding a culture of excellence in safety and cleanliness.
• Compound recipes for various products, including syrups, bases, ready to drink beverages, and other food related products with a commitment to excellence.
• Accurately measure and weigh ingredients according to recipe and batch size; Follow all operating instructions from applications and recipe management.
• Homogenize, pasteurize, carbonize, fill and package samples according to operating procedures.
• Carry out quality checks in terms of sensory properties and in accordance with chemical and physical specifications. (e.g. Brix, Acidity, density, PH, taste and color)
• Ensure all raw materials and chemicals are returned to the proper storage area.
• Complete all paperwork and batch documentation on a daily basis
• Ensure an exchange of information within the division and with interfaces.
• Monitors all temperatures on batches that require heating and cooling.
• Document efficient and effective processes within the company’s IT system.
• Gather raw materials and intermediate products specified in recipes from the warehouse inventory or cooler by requesting form inventory control or weighing and pulling materials independently.
• Support management / team in the event of a complaint in conducting error analysis and creating new sample.
• Report repair and maintenance requirements to the respective team member; check the execution and subsequent commissioning.
• Implement in house procedures and guidelines on hygiene, HACCP, food safety, occupational safety and environmental protection.
• Follow shipping procedures to ensure customer receives samples according to company standards.
• Assists other compounders as needed.

Competencies

• Basic math skills (e.g. knowledge of pounds, kilos, and grams)
• Problem solving/ Analysis
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work with limited supervision/ in a team environment
• Must be able to follow safety rules, operating procedures, batch recipes and material identification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cartersville, GA 30120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person