Lab Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a lab support technician to assist in the 24-hour operations of the laboratory, performing data entry into network systems, SAP and Qualsys.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to train new employees, while maintaining GMP and product specification standards and contributing to continuous improvements in laboratory processes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Requires excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry of lab test results for reporting process.
• Ensure efficient work flow and release dates are met.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area according to the laboratory master sanitation schedule.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of lab equipment according to standard lab protocol.
• Accurately and promptly report all findings and results of out of specification product to supervisor and management.
• Actively contribute to continued improvement of laboratory systems.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Qualsys

Job description

General Purpose: This position is to assist in the 24 hour operations of the laboratory. This individual has the knowledge to train new employees and data entry. Perform data entry into network, SAP and Qualsys. Day and night positions to be filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data Entry of lab test results for reporting process.
• Ensure efficient work flow and release dates are met.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains standard lab practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of all product specifications.
• Ensure product specifications are met according to company standards.
• Knowledge of sample protocol and retest requirements.
• Acquire skills required for all lab methods.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of lab equipment according to standard lab protocol.
• Accurately and promptly report all findings and results of out of specification product to supervisor and management.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area according to the laboratory master sanitation schedule.
• Effective communication with other personal.
• Maintain GMP though the facility.
• Understand plant process to assist production in root cause analysis for process results that are out of specification.
• Actively contribute to continued improvement of laboratory systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong computer skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Requires excellent communication skills at all levels.