Chemistry Lab Tech - Food & Beverage Safety Testing

Certified Group; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking an entry to mid-level lab technician to assist in chemical testing of food products, ingredients, and other matrices. Primary duties include solution and reagent preparation, sample homogenization, proximate analysis on instruments (balance, oven, furnace, extractors), chemical extractions, and glassware maintenance.

The role involves standard lab practices, safe handling of chemicals, and adherence to FSNS procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Training in general laboratory practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain chemical solutions.
• Apply standard laboratory techniques in daily workload.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures, or techniques in accordance with FSNS policies/procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Perform all activities in safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information in an open, and timely manner.
• Maintain lab workspaces in a clean and organized manner at all times.
• Assist with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
• Responsible for the completion of required training

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

BS degree in Life Science or related field preferred

Tools

Automated lab equipment

Aseptic sampling techniques

Job description

Certified Group is seeking an entry to mid-level lab technician to assist in chemical testing of food products, ingredients, and other matrices. Primary duties include solution and reagent preparation, sample homogenization, proximate analysis on instruments (balance, oven, furnace, extractors), chemical extractions, and glassware maintenance.

The role involves standard lab practices, safe handling of chemicals, and adherence to FSNS procedures.