Entry-Level Food Lab Technician

GT's Living Foods; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GT’s Living Foods, LLC hires a Laboratory Technician to collect samples from worksites, transport and store them properly, and assist with microbiological testing of ingredients and finished products.

In this role you will enter data, label samples with lot numbers and pH/Brix measurements, and help keep lab equipment and inventory clean and safe. A driver’s license and basic lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0-6 months of Laboratory experience or an equivalent of relevant education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and be able to drive a motor vehicle to travel locally.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to document results and data entry accurately.

Responsibilities

• Pick up samples from various worksites and return samples to the laboratory, ensuring proper storage and packaging for ingredients/samples in transport and in the lab.
• Assist with conducting lab tests, such as preparing samples of raw ingredients, juices, and finished products for microbiological testing and environmental swabs.
• Data entry, manually recording product name, lot numbers, pH, and Brix on tested product.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Comply with safety procedures and regulations.
• Occasionally assist Quality Technicians on the production line as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Deadline orientation

Prioritization

Food Science background

Education

Food Science degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MS Outlook

Job description

GT’s Living Foods, LLC hires a Laboratory Technician to collect samples from worksites, transport and store them properly, and assist with microbiological testing of ingredients and finished products.

In this role you will enter data, label samples with lot numbers and pH/Brix measurements, and help keep lab equipment and inventory clean and safe. A driver’s license and basic lab experience are preferred.