LAB TECHNICIAN-ON A Crew

Mt. Hood Community College; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community college is looking for a LAB TECHNICIAN-ON A Crew to ensure quality control within the laboratory. This role involves extensive testing of products to maintain high standards and requires a strong attention to detail. Join a collaborative team where diversity is celebrated and growth opportunities abound.

Benefits

Health benefits

401k matches

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Ongoing development opportunities

Bonus program eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science preferred; Associates of Science required.
• 1 year in current position or manager's approval is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various tests on products including chemical and biological testing.
• Maintain calibration of lab equipment and accurate temperature records.
• Train quality technicians to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Science preferred

Associates of Science and/or 75+ credit hours towards attainment of a Bachelor’s in Science

Job description

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Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other -- One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness program, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond, Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

For candidates based in NYS, this position pay range is $27.00-$28.85

A crew - 4:45am to 5:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Pulls, logs and completes finished product and processing sample testing for all specification requirements on each product at the established sampling frequency. Physical, biological, chemical and organoleptic testing includes but is not limited to: butterfat and solids (Foss and CEM), cryoscopy, temperature, acidity, homogenization efficiency, DMC, gram stains, agar/petrifilm plating, rapid-methods bioluminescence (EPIC), weights, code date verification, seal checks, pH, brix, coffee feathering, whipping, peroxide residuals, flavor, odor, appearance and shelf life analysis.
• Maintains certification by state for Beta-Lactam antibiotic testing to the Industry Supervisor level.
• Maintains calibration of thermometers, pipettes and scales per regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy of ongoing checks. Maintains accurate temperature records for refrigerators, freezers and incubators.
• Measures and maintains records of vitamin usage.
• Completes tank inventory recording butterfat, solids, acidity and DMC at the specific frequency per management.
• Verifies non-conforming product (raw or finished), properly windows and tags affected product, issues hold reports and samples at time of hold from affected units where applicable. Coordinates resampling of hold product and completion of product disposition.
• Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up by thorough inspection and proper ATP swabbing. Maintains detailed records.
• Maintains laboratory supply inventory notifying QA Supervisor upon need.
• Ensures all laboratory documentation (forms, SOPs, etc.) is current and properly completed by lab personnel.
• Trains Quality technicians and ensures that performance of testing meets all regulatory and internal specifications.
• Maintains shelf life/retain cooler in a clean, orderly manner.
• Any and all duties as directed by QA supervision and/or management.
  

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Science preferred; Associates of Science and/or 75+ credit hours towards the attainment of a Bachelor’s in Science required.
• Must have been in current position for at least one year, or have your manager’s approval.
• Must have satisfactory job performance in current position.
• Must have no active written corrective action warning on file. Verbal Corrective actions that are active and written corrective actions that have expires will not be used to disqualify an applicant. Lateral of downward bids are permitted.
• The successful bidder on any job may not bid on another position for 12 months.
  

Work Schedule

• Requires afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
• Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
• Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.
  
  

Environmental Concerns

• Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.
• May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens
• May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
• Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.
  
  

This is the reasonably anticipated pay or pay range for this position currently.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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