Lab Tech Trainee - 3rd shift

Description

Summary: To work in a Quality Assurance laboratory performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.\tTests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table.

2.\tPerforms tests and provides results in a timely manner.

3.\tReport out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.

4.\tRecord test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook.

5.\tChecks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately.

6.\tWork closely with the production and laboratory staff.

7.\tMaintains a clean and orderly working environment.

8.\tMaintains State Regulatory Logs as needed.

9.\tAware of and practice Plant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).

10.\tObtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment.

11.\tUpholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.

12.\tPerforms other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.

13.\tAttends departmental meetings and in-services as required.

14.\tPerforms all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff.

Requirements

Qualifications:

*\tAttention to detail and accuracy in work required.

*\tStrong communication abilities, written and verbal.

*\tKnowledge of computer software required.

Education and/or Experience:

*\tHigh School Diploma/GED required.

*\tAssociates degree in Dairy Science Preferred.

*\tDairy Science or other related experience preferred.