Lab Tech
$47,840–$47,840 year
On-siteTempe, Arizona, United States or Main, State of Punjab, Republic of India
EXPIREDTempe, Arizona, United States or Main, State of Punjab, Republic of IndiaOn-siteFull Time$47,840–$47,840 yearHigh School Or Equivalent
Full TimeHigh School Or Equivalent
Job Summary
Perform routine and specialized tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished dairy products to ensure quality and safety standards. Analyze fat, protein, pH, total solids, and screen for antibiotics and aflatoxins while maintaining data integrity and adhering to SOPs, GLP, HACCP, and UDA policies. Provide accurate results, pass proficiency exams, and maintain a clean, sanitary work environment. Work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends, collaborating with coworkers, drivers, and management in a respectful manner.
Required Qualifications
- Possess excellent prioritizing skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Complete understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Able to work with groups, collaborate with team members, and communicate
- Confident in working safely with chemicals and lab equipment
- Strong understanding of lab safety and willing to following guidelines at all times
- Comply to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent
- General knowledge of dairy processing
- Science/lab background
- Knowledge of food manufacturing practices
- Food testing lab experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field
- Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time
- Requires ability to safely operate equipment
- Requires ability to work safely within the laboratory environment
- Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings
- Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 55lbs occasionally
- Requires ability to push and pull items occasionally up to 55lbs
- Requires ability to hear and speak and frequently hear and speak in very noisy environments
- Requires ability to work in confined spaces occasionally
- Requires ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- General knowledge of dairy processing is helpful
- Science/lab background would be helpful
- Knowledge of food manufacturing practices
- Food testing lab experience
- A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field preferred
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