Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing and monitoring quality of all products.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Completes profiles on production finished materials and on product purchases and shipments per Company standards.
• Serves as liaison between the plant and Central Lab with respect to product quality.
• Obtain, package, and ship samples for testing to Central Lab
• Submit test results to Supervisor, General Manager and Plant Manager.
• Responsible for site inspections, sampling, log review & report preparation to ensure compliance in:
• Biosecurity
• Feed Safety
• Product compliance
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal environmental, safety, and HACCP regulations.
• Perform quality analyses on finished products.
• Maintains lab, materials, and work area in clean condition.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One year prior lab experience required, with demonstrated understanding of basic chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relatable field preferred
• Work well with others in a team, management, and regulatory environment.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Safety-conscious; detail oriented, with ability to multi-task.
• Good computer skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable (but not required)