Evening-Shift Chemistry Lab Tech for Food Testing

Certified-Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in chemical testing of food products and ingredients. You will perform solution and reagent preparation, sample homogenization, proximate analysis chemistry instrument use (balance, oven, furnace, and extractors), chemistry extractions and procedures, and glassware maintenance.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00pm-9:00pm. You will follow FSNS policies, ensure safety, maintain records, and support routine lab maintenance and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience
• Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
• Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
• BS degree in Life Science or related field preferred
• Ability to travel is preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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
• Assisting 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

Aseptic sampling technique

Automated lab equipment

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

BS degree in Life Science or related field preferred

Tools

Automated lab equipment

Job description

Certified Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in chemical testing of food products and ingredients. You will perform solution and reagent preparation, sample homogenization, proximate analysis chemistry instrument use (balance, oven, furnace, and extractors), chemistry extractions and procedures, and glassware maintenance.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00pm-9:00pm. You will follow FSNS policies, ensure safety, maintain records, and support routine lab maintenance and equipment