Food Safety Technician

Acro Service Corp; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corp in Manassas, VA is seeking a laboratory support role to organize daily activities for R&D teams and maintain accurate records of materials, equipment, and samples. You will ensure compliant documentation and a clean, well-organized lab environment.

The role involves preparing samples for shipment, creating bench top presentations, and adhering to GMPs and health and safety rules. Familiarity with barcode scanners and inventory systems is a plus, with potential for training in

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Some college experience would be a plus especially in the science field.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily activities based on business priorities provided by R&D scientists or R&D Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain accurate records of R&D materials, equipment and samples stored in all R&D areas according to established practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory and project work documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory work environment including supplies inventory and maintenance, and routine cleaning.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Formulate and create bench top samples for presentation to inside and outside customers, while maintaining awareness of current plant process capabilities.
• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP Service oriented
• Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Familiarity with bar code scanners and warehouse inventory systems a plus.
• Able to read and follow exact instructions, including SOP and cGMP procedures.
• Able to taste prototype products and taste panels as needed.

Education

High School diploma

Some college experience in science field

Tools

Barcode scanners

Warehouse inventory systems

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Organize daily activities based on business priorities provided by R&D scientists or R&D Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain accurate records of R&D materials, equipment and samples stored in all R&D areas according to established practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory and project work documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory work environment including supplies inventory and maintenance, and routine cleaning
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Formulate and create bench top samples for presentation to inside and outside customers, while maintaining awareness of current plant process capabilities.
• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP Service oriented
• Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Familiarity with bar code scanners and warehouse inventory systems a plus.
• Able to read and follow exact instructions, including SOP and cGMP procedures.
• Able to taste prototype products and taste panels as needed.

III. Essential Skills and Experience:

Education or Equivalent: (Minimum required to perform job)

• High School diploma required. Some college experience would be a plus especially in the science field.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in food preparation/food industry (preferably in the confectionary industry)