QC Lab Technician

Job Description

Department: Quality

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: QC Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The primary responsibility of the QC Lab Technician is to conduct inspections, sampling, and testing of food grade materials to ensure products meet or exceed requirements for quality and food safety. The QC Lab Tech performs analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products manufactured or received on-site in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and FDA requirements. Additional responsibilities include environmental monitoring of the facility, routine maintenance and verification of lab equipment, as well as general lab upkeep. This position is a key on-site participant. Must contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative, and efficient team, and exhibit “Humble, Hungry, Smart” qualities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform inspection and release of processing lines, equipment, and rooms.

Preparation of media and diluents, including material verification, weighing, autoclaving, pouring, dispensing.

Conduct sampling and testing of raw material, intermediate, and finished product, and environmental samples.

Maintain sample integrity through proper sampling, identification, traceability, and storage.

Maintain accurate records of all GMP activities conducted in the laboratory and manufacturing areas

Communicate any questions and issues with leadership.

Maintain supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of all lab areas.

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), good laboratory practices (GLPs), good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and good documentation practices (GDPs).

Administrative duties include data entry, KPI reporting, creation/modification of SOPs and forms

Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, including training and development requirements

Work under guidance from leadership until training requirements have been met.

Additional routine tasks may be assignedQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in food sciences, microbiology, biology, chemistry or the like required. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of aseptic technique and applicable laboratory methods; experience preferred.

Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLPs), good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and good documentation practices (GDPs); experience preferred

Experience working in an ISO-certified environment, a plus

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