QC Lab Technician I

• Location: Florence, KY
• Type: Contract To Hire
• Job #38734

QC Lab Technician I
$23/hour – Friday-Monday schedule 4x10s on 3rd Shift
The Basics
The QC Lab Technician evaluates flavoring products and incoming ingredients by performing sensory evaluations and basic chemical, physical, microbiological or analytical tests.
Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents out-of-spec product and applies corrections
• Performs equipment calibrations and supports various laboratory functions as directed
• Enters test results into computer to be approved or rejected
• Analytical testing may include SG, RI, OR, % alcohol, titrations, pH, L.A.B, Absorbance by UV Spectrometry, Turbidity, Color values
• Supports miscellaneous lab functions as directed, including Pre-ship sample process, filing (retain samples, CoAs, GC folders), preparing solutions, maintaining lab supplies, disposal of liquid Hazardous waste, and performing basic equipment calibrations per frequency noted in calibration procedures
• Identifies out of specification results and applies simple corrections
• Documents and communicates non-conformances to higher level Quality personnel and operations as needed
• Analyzes and collects data for investigations
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines
• Responsible for Food Safety compliance
• Attends site training sessions, including, but not limited to hazardous waste training
• Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work performance
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Chemistry or Laboratory Technique coursework preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing operations background (food or chemical preferred) with at least 1 year laboratory work experience
• SAP experience is required

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Chemistry or Laboratory Technique coursework preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in manufacturing operations background (food or chemical preferred) with at least 1 year laboratory work experience
• SAP experience is required