Job Title:Laboratory Technician

Location :Council Bluffs IA OPD

City :Council Bluffs

State :Iowa (IA)

Country :United States (US)

Requisition Number :36129

Core Functions:

Actively participate in our Employee Safety Involvement plan
Maintain a safe work environment for one's self and all employees
Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products
Perform data entry of analysis into various QA databases
Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products
Identify quality and procedure deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed
Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
Perform duties as assigned

Skill/Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or GED Required
1-2 years of experience in processing or manufacturing environment
Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
General knowledge of production processes, food lab instrumentation, and laboratory test methods preferred
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential. Detail oriented a must!
Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel is preferred
Effective oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills are a must
Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to perform office and data entry work
Must be willing and able to work rotating shift

Core Functions:

Actively participate in our Employee Safety Involvement plan
Maintain a safe work environment for one's self and all employees
Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products
Perform data entry of analysis into various QA databases
Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products
Identify quality and procedure deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed
Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
Perform duties as assigned

Skill/Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or GED Required
1-2 years of experience in processing or manufacturing environment
Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
General knowledge of production processes, food lab instrumentation, and laboratory test methods preferred
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential. Detail oriented a must!
Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel is preferred
Effective oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills are a must
Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to perform office and data entry work
Must be willing and able to work rotating shift