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Objective of the position:  QA lab technicians are responsible for monitoring raw ingredients and finished product for food safety and quality. The technician is also responsible for auditing of the facility and calibration of equipment.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operate laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: NIR, GAC, scales, saftest analyzer, Neogen reader. This includes setup, standard operations and routine maintenance.
• Evaluate raw materials and finished products for visual and physical compliance.
• Input data into plant PLC system and use basic computer software, such as Microsoft Excel and Word to generate spreadsheets and other documents.
• Accurately perform testing as compared to reference values.
• Aseptically sample equipment, facilities and products.
• Calibrate equipment such as pH meter, NIR, pipettes or water activity meter.
• Follow work instructions and SOP’s
• Various other duties in multiple departments as directed by the QA Manager.

Food Quality:

• Perform raw ingredient and finished product testing.
• Assist in hold product investigation and resolution.
• Report any QC issues to manager.

Food Safety:

• Perform mycotoxin testing as required and report results.
• Follow company GMP program
• Perform audits as directed by manager.
• Report food safety issues to manager.
• Perform company Sanitation Procedures.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position may require lifting, bending, crawling, kneeling, standing for long periods of time, reaching, frequent walking and climbing ladders, climbing up on tanker trucks for sampling purposes and use of the facility man-lifts.

Occupational Safety:

Follow company safety protocols and procedures

Report any identified safety risks to safety committee member or management