Food Lab Assistant — GLP/GMP Support & Testing

The Sunrider Corporation; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sunrider Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Food Laboratory in Midlothian, TX. You will work with a Food & Dietary Supplement Scientist to help run day-to-day tests and documentation.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, using analytical methods, maintaining GLP and cGMP practices, and keeping lab records. Some testing of finished products and vendor qualification support are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or associate degree in a scientific discipline, or at least one year of lab experience.
• Familiar with preparing different concentrations of solutions and powders.
• Ability to use algebraic and statistical formulas.
• Basic computer skills and lab recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Receives, collects and tests samples of herbal and food raw materials used in production and/or new product development projects.
• Uses analytical/microbiological methods to assess material quality; submits samples for third-party testing if needed.
• Performs occasional testing on finished food and dietary supplement products.
• Maintains lab documentation, archiving, reference materials and retained samples.
• Processes vendor qualification documentation for R&D Manager approval.
• Follows GLP and cGMP.
• Prepares food samples and maintains equipment logs, glassware, and lab cleanliness.
• Assists in other areas of the department as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computers basics

Education

Bachelors or associate degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Rotavapor

Moisture balance

FTIR

HPLC

Job description

The Sunrider Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Food Laboratory in Midlothian, TX. You will work with a Food & Dietary Supplement Scientist to help run day-to-day tests and documentation.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, using analytical methods, maintaining GLP and cGMP practices, and keeping lab records. Some testing of finished products and vendor qualification support are also required.