Lab Technician

Key Result Areas:

Performance Standards:

Production Area

• Set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, scales, Activigraph, nitrogen analyzer, spectrophotometer, and other lab equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Participate in trouble shooting processes and provides analytical information and technical support as needed for Fermentation, Production and Supply Chain.

Quality Control

• Test materials used as ingredients in yeast products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, brix, and melting or flash point.
• Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, pH, brix or other characteristics.
• Test materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as hydrocarbons, manganese, sulfur, ash, dust, or impurities.
• Test samples of manufactured yeast products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Responsible for HACCP verification activities.
• Respond and react to the detection of testing anomalies and deviations in operation or procedure (performing instrument and method troubleshooting, initiating laboratory-based investigations)
• Collect samples for analytical testing of effluent treatment
• Responsible for microbiological data analysis and monitoring of plant process water for EPA compliance.
• Complies with SQF and corporate standards.
• Product release according to specifications
• Support Food Safety Culture

Reporting

• Record test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Prepare graphs and charts.
• Review data and generate statistical reports including graphs and charts

Maintenance

• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled
• Complete assigned duties on Master Sanitation Schedule

Human Resources

• Comply with HR policies and procedures.
• Comply with relevant employment laws.

Other

• Support Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives
• Support improvement of Safety Culture
• Engage in team meetings and other team processes (safety, food safety, environmental, CI, etc.) to improve team and site KPI performance.
• Other duties as assigned.