Job Description
Quality Assurance Micro Lab Tech
Quality Assurance Team
Duties & Responsibilities
- Aseptically performs microbiology sampling, plating, and testing of samples daily.
- Conducts microbiological qualitative or quantitative analyses by meticulously following all SOP’s and laboratory methods. Examples include media preparations, sample preparation, plate samples, air plates, water testing, swabs, and reading plates.
- Entering all microbiological data and maintaining proper record keeping for media preparation, autoclaves, pH.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all microbiological tests that are assigned. This includes submitting accurate and timely results based on the analysis.
- Creates customer required COA’s and communicates the results in timely manner
- General understanding of SAP system, releasing, blocking and unblocking of finished products
- Communicating out of specification results to department supervisor/manager, sanitation and production managers if needed.
- Identifies and communicates results that require further discussion with Department Manager/Supervisor.
- Assists in maintaining quality system records to comply with all accrediting agencies.
- Perform regular maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments by inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, or sterilizing.
- Learns new techniques and technologies as appropriate.
- Participates in special projects as assigned by the Department Manager/Supervisor.
- Maintains a clean and sterilized laboratory environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent education, training, and/or experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in QA role within the food production industry
- PCQI training or HACCP certification preferred
- Ability to pass Comprehension and Math Tests
- Must have Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, SAP, and AS400
- Good understanding of GMPs, analytical and microbiological testing
Safety & GMP Objectives
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA and other regulatory rules and regulations (THINK “SAFETY FIRST”). * Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Ability to fully complete appropriate paperwork related to specific job functions in addition to quality and safety/training.
- Ability to recognize and report
Skills and Specifications
- Ability to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Ability to guide, teach and communicate with others
- Willingness to learn new skills and teach others
- Must be able to attend work as scheduled
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Must be able to perform basic math problems
- Must be able to perform the jobs of his team members
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must be able to interact with others in a professional manner
Reports to QA Supervisor
Job Tags
Full time, Night shift,