
Laboratory Technician III
Laboratory Technician III
Primary role of Laboratory Technician III is to perform all required tests, analysis, and pre operation inspections in a precise manner with understanding of the science involved and meeting all food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
· Perform general laboratory tests and pull product samples for analysis from Processing/Packaging/Ingredients.
· Share results with Production (delays in analysis can cause issues with production of cheese). Corrective action required according to analysis, shipping, loss of product and customer service issues.
· Operate systems and equipment as trained and specified.
· Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
· Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements. Not limited to
- pH testing
- %moisture- Microwave, CEM, FT-NIR scan
- Butter fat
- Coliform Plating
- pH Calibration
- Balance/Scale calibration/verification
- Clostridia Testing
- Data entry
· Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
· Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments.
· Detail orientated in ensuring compliance with USDA, NYS Agriculture, SQF and FDA.
· Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required, or directed by plant management.
Job Requirements:
· Must have GED or High School Diploma.
· Associate’s degree or some science courses preferred.
· Must have good oral and written communication skills.
· Competency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.
· Willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned and as changing situations arise.
· Maintain professional and positive attitude and work ethic.
· Must follow all Yancey’s Fancy GMPs and work consistent with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
· Occasionally work Holidays and/or Saturdays to read Coliform plates.
· Occasional need to work overtime.
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, grab, push, pull, hold and carry.
· Lift up to 50lbs.
· Standing, walking, and climbing for 8+ hours a day.
· Must be able to handle varying temperatures per department, between 35 degrees to 80+ degrees.