Description:
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for testing food products and operating the most modern testing equipment the industry has to offer. Applicants must be able to communicate and work well with other team members. Primary function of the Lab technician
Testing incoming raw product for antibiotics
Testing in process products for harmful bacteria
Testing in process products to ensure proper ingredients have been introduced in process
Outgoing product release testing
Shelf life testing for products that have been released for sale.
Types of testing will include plating, pipetting, incubating, allergen testing and chemical composition testing. Along with testing the products the lab technician will be responsible for testing the sterility of lab equipment and environmental.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Operate laboratory equipment, including but not limited to the following: Foss FT1 component analyzer, Celsis Innovate CellScan analyzer, pH meter, autoclave, refractometer, analytical scales, incubators, 3M petrifilm, etc.
• Perform approved testing methods for rapid screening of detection of antibiotics and allergens
• Perform analytical testing for components of dairy products
• Monitor weight control of finished items
• Perform Celsis, ATP bioluminescence rapid assay, microbial screening test for ultra-heat treated (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL) products prior to release for shipment and shelf-life duration.
• Perform calibration techniques on laboratory equipment
• Prepare Bills of Lading for outgoing product loads
• Prepare mix formulations for daily production needs
• Ability to recognize and identify both technical and instrumental problems and present solutions
• Navigation of software programs specific to the dairy industry
• Keen observation to any deviations from company specifications and alert management in a timely manner
• Solid planning and organizational skills, detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner with limited direct supervision
• Compliance with GMP, Safety and Work Policies
• Other duties may be assigned
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.