Quality Lab Tech

If you are passionate about delivering excellence, and think you are a great fit with our organization, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for any of our openings, click on the desired position and complete your application online. For any jobs listed below without a specific city and/or state, they are considered REMOTE opportunities. If you do not see a position that fits your particular skill set, please click here to apply for GENERAL CONSIDERATION. Balchem Corporation, and its subsidiaries, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Quality Systems Lab Tech will be responsible for monitoring and improving the effectiveness of the sanitation and the environmental pathogen monitoring programs, reviews of HACCP program documentation, and the owner of the label verification program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Review batch tickets and associated HACCP records Weekly expired materials dispositioning Managing pest control activities at the plant and warehouse Manage plant and warehouse GMP program Manage the label verification program to assure compliance with allergen control and proper labeling requirements Ensure compliance with written cleaning, inspection and pre-operational procedures of equipment, processing rooms, and storage areas Review daily CIP and other sanitation records including master sanitation records (MSS) for accuracy and effectiveness of cleaning Assist in development and delivery of quality/food safety training Use ATP swabs to verify the effectiveness of cleaning and trends results to evaluate the need for procedural improvements or additional employee training Complete in plant daily inspections and participate in plant process and internal audits Ensure timely change out of trash compactors and their proper use and condition Work with the Operations team to perform Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective & Preventive actions Provide back-up in the Quality Laboratory as needed Assist the Quality Supervisor with any duties as requested REQUIREMENTS Experience in a science field or a minimum of one year of experience in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory Demonstrated ability to understand and organize technical data for communications and analysis Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and stay organized The ideal candidate possesses certifications in HACCP/HARPC, and SQF; and training in environmental monitoring, auditing and statistical process control WORKING CONDITIONS Work involves standing, walking, reaching, using a keyboard, stooping, kneeling, repetitive motion, and moving, lifting, or pushing objects weighing up to 55 pounds Operate various laboratory instruments Plant environment may be hot, and floors may be slippery Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Balchem