The lab technician will perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical and/or chemical properties of various meat products.

　　Some of the lab technician duties include but are not limited to:

　　Recording and compiling test results with the ability to prepare graphs, charts and reports for analysis by management team members.[Conducting standardized tests on meat, additives, preservatives and environmental samples to ensure compliance with standards and regulations]{calibri=""}Test quality of materials or finished productsMaintain records of testing results or other documents as required by USDA and HACCP regulationsMonitor and control temperature of samples received into the labCompute fat, moisture, protein, salt and calcium content, percentages of ingredients, formulas or other product factors using equipment (FOSS), mathematical and chemical proceduresPerform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning and/or sterilizingAnalyze test results to classify products or compare results with standard tablesProvide training to newly hired laboratory personnel[Prepare and incubate Petri film plates with bacterial cultures ]{calibri=""}Prepare microbiological, pathogenic, and chemical samples for testing and analysisTest quality of materials or finished products[Mix and blend ingredients to make reagents and enrichment media ]{calibri=""}Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testingOrder supplies needed to maintain inventories in the laboratoryExamine chemical, microbiological and pathogenic samples to identify the presence of microbes and pathogens and any deviations from chemical limitsQualifications:

　　Employee must be able to stay on task while working independently

　　Employee should also be a team player and work well with others

　　Must pay attention to detail/ be detail oriented

　　Must be familiar with and adhere to aseptic techniques

　　Must be comforta