Lab Technician (Professional)

Category:

Manufacturing & Production

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-381416

Lab Technician
needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in Valdosta, GA.


This position is for a major food processing company
and is looking for candidates with a scientific background and is familiar with GMP/ GLP.

Schedule: 4 days on 4 days off (normal schedule). Shift is not yet determined.
Day shift is 7:00 am to 7:30 pm
Night shift is 7:00 pm to 7:30 am

Once the shift is determined, the employee will be placed on that shift (day or night) but depending on staffing and coverage the employee must be flexible between day and night shift if needed. Of course, the employee would have adequate notification to make accommodations to their personal life before making the switch from days to nights. Employee would need to be available to work weekends, holidays, scheduled overtime, and emergency overtime if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems.
• Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
• Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments.
• Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Understands most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality.
• Performs light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment. Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis.
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.
• Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to insure that all systems are operating accurately.
• Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.

• Education/Training Preferred: 2 or more years science degree
• Experience Preferred: Good attendance history. Excellent safety record and awareness. Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs. Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word).
• Experience with lab documentation.
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer).
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
• Previous plant experience
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs