Senior Lab Technician

Full Time Technical Garden City, NY, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1199 Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Annually Job Summary: This position tests, interprets, and records data necessary to assist in the production of safe products that meet established quality standards. This role also works independently, trains and coaches entry-level lab technicians, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and monitors trends to identify deviations and initiate corrective actions. Required Skills/Abilities: 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality function; strong math and communication skills needed to read and follow written procedures. Minimum2+years of experience working in a food testing/food safety laboratory. Requires a good understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF guidelines. Requires the ability to communicate with others and the desire and willingness to work closely within a group of individuals. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong trainingand coaching skills, with experience mentoring entry-level lab technicians. Ability to write, review, andmaintainSOPs and lab documentation. Ability to compile and analyze trending data,identifydeviations, andinitiatecorrective actions. Strong problem analysis skills, teamwork, creativity; ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Responsibilities: Maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of the lab environment * Maintaining and operating laboratory equipment * Perform aseptic sampling technique of finished products that require microbiological analysis * Perform log entrance of all samples tested * Perform microbiological or chemical analysis * KnowledgeonAOAC testing methods.* Perform tests on environmental samples taken from food contact surfaces * Follow the sampling schedule and collect samples of raw materials and water samples * Perform environmental samples of equipment for TPC, coliform, Yeast/Molds * Take samples and perform analysis for Listeria environmental sampling * Documenting, interpreting, and reporting test results to departmental managers * Work in conjunction with the departmental manager and sanitation supervisor on corrective actions * Prepare samples to send to the third-party lab whenrequired* Prepare COA per customer needs * Maintain inventory and reorder lab supplies as needed Work independently with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment on daily lab operations* Train and onboard entry-level lab technicians on lab procedures and protocols* Write, revise, andmaintainSOPs for laboratory testing and sampling procedures* Coach QA technicians on the production floor on proper micro sampling technique * Compile and analyze trending reports on lab and environmental data* Identifydeviations from established standards andinitiatecorrective actions * Help with QA duties if the department is short of staff * *Denotes Food Safety Job Education/Experience: Requires a high school diploma; an associate degree is a plus Prior experience training or mentoring others preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Seviroli Foods, Inc.