Lab Technician - days, incoming lab

Apex Systems • Goodyear, AZ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Growing Food and Beverage company in the west valley is expanding their lab team! We have a beautiful, modern lab with new instrumentation and an upbeat energy. This position will fill as soon as a qualified candidate is identified so send in your resume today for immediate consideration and to learn more!

The Laboratory Testing Technician is an entry level position that provides key support for the Quality Department including: water testing, raw materials testing, raw and processed load out testing, microbiological testing, chemical titrations, and results reporting.

This position will be working the dayshift from 6 am - 6 pm on a 3/2/2 schedule. You will receive trucks entering the plant with raw materials, verify quality checks, collect a product sample, and complete quick turn-around testing.

Responsibilities:

The technician will be responsible for generating daily reports, data entry and collection, project assistance, filing, assisting in the conduct of special studies, calibrations, data collection, and communicating with other departments.
Ability to operate lab testing instrumentation correctly with training is needed. Testing includes moisture/solids, protein, fat, and pH. Technician will be responsible for understanding microbiological plating, using analytical equipment, pH meter, and other laboratory instrumentation as needed. All instrumentation is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs in an accurate manner. Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times. Must keep area stocked with sufficient supplies to perform job responsibilities.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner. Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of laboratory tests.
Recognize and notify Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects. Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological tests. Report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP’s rules. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications required:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent level of relevant experience required.
Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to read, write, and understand English is required.

Apply today for immediate consideration to phoenix@apexlifesciences.com

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