Quality Technician - 2nd

Role Summary

Quality Technician – 2nd role: Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. Conduct sampling, inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-line samples, finished product, water and the environment to assess conformance to established quality standards. Provide support for other quality functions to support plant objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample management and Quality Control Testing of:
  • Incoming materials
  • In-line samples
  • Semi-finished and finished products
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Investigational samples
• Coordinate sampling activities and conduct inspection, and testing in a timely manner including, but not limited to testing moisture, conductivity, pH, purity screening, scoop delivery, dimensional parameters, package evaluation and ingredient identity. Perform release of conforming incoming materials.
• Prepares and sends samples to other internal and external laboratories. Maintains communication between external laboratories regarding status of testing.
• Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area.
• Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment.
• Conducts internal and external analytical reporting by entry into SAP or other data sharing systems.
• Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Laboratory Quality Ambassador: Complies with Good Laboratory Practices and Laboratory Safety Standards.
• Completes review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy.
• Performs method monitoring through control charting and investigates trends.
• Performs analyses to support qualification/validation/verification protocols.
• Training / Communication: Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results.
• Trains new and existing lab personnel on methods and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Throughout all these responsibilities, maintains a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required: Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical experience
• Preferred: Exposure to different jobs within the Business unit (production, maintenance) or within Quality
• Required: Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Required: Task oriented approach to projects and assignments
• Required: Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Preferred: SAP experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Microbiology or other related fields)

Skills

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety standards
• Microsoft Office proficiency