Lab technician/Laboratory technician

Position: Cocoa Technician

Location: Hershey, PA, 17033

Work Type: Onsite 

Job Description: 

We are seeking a Cocoa Technician to join our team on a short-term contract basis.

The successful candidate will support lab scale beans process, analytical testing, and administrative tasks related to cocoa ingredients.

This role is ideal for someone with a general knowledge of biology and or chemistry and an interest in cocoa and chocolate products.

Understanding of basic GMP principles is appreciated.

Maintain safe, sanitary and efficient laboratory workspace.

The candidate should have a can-do attitude with a desire to learn.

The technician will be managing the receiving and testing of ingredient samples; ability to maintain an organized process and documentation is required.

A basic knowledge of Excel is a plus.

Main Duties:

Conduct analytical testing on cocoa products.

Assist with sample preparation and data collection.

Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a clean work environment, compliant with GMP and OSHA requirements.

Perform administrative tasks such as data entry and report generation.

Coordinates preparation and shipment of samples to 3rd party laboratory for further testing, then document corresponding results accurately.

Provide general administrative and sample processing support as needed.

Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and timely results.

Typical Day:

A typical day for the Cocoa Technician involves preparing samples for testing, conducting various analytical tests, recording and analyzing data, and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.

The candidate will be required to maintain a clean working space in a laboratory setting.

The technician will also handle administrative tasks such as data entry and report generation.

Top Three Technical Skills:

Ability to consistent and accurately complete preparation of samples for analytical testing.

Experience with laboratory equipment, laboratory setting, or commercial kitchen setting.

Strong sense of organization, complemented by data entry and report generation skills.