Job Description
General Purpose:
To provide timely and accurate analytical testing data to the production departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform sampling of raw materials and in-process and finished products
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
Wash lab utensils and glassware
Prepare and stock reagents and media
Sterilize equipment and media
Maintain monitoring records of all lab analytical testing
Report non-compliant laboratory testing results
Receive, stock and inventory lab supplies and reagents
Perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products
Maintain laboratory reports in a timely, accurate and legible manner
Maintain the laboratory and associated areas in an orderly and clean manner
Follow all plant and corporate policies
Adhere to all DFA Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
Adhere to all DFA Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
Adhere to all DFA GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
Report plant conditions that may result in non-compliance with standards and specifications
Other duties as assigned by the Lab / QC Supervisor
Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
1 year of food manufacturing experience, preferably in a laboratory or quality assurance function
Prefer some college science and math courses or an Associate Degree
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic working knowledge of personal computers
Understanding of basic math