Night-Shift Lab Quality & Assurance Technician

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc.; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

PTO

Job summary

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. Springfield, KY is seeking a Full Time Lab Technician for night shifts (7P–7A) to perform daily analytical and microbiological testing of raw, on-line, and finished products, with data entry in the Food Safety System and ERP.

You will report to the QA Manager in the Lab department, ensure accurate reporting of results, address out-of-spec findings, maintain equipment, and participate in safety and GMP training; certifications for milk testing and antibiotics are

Qualifications

• Must be neat and clean in appearance.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
• Must obtain certification for testing of raw milk and antibiotics/micro testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming raw products, on-line samples, and finished products.
• Complete data entry in the Food Safety System and internal ERP System.
• Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms and reports.
• Recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions; escalate as needed.
• Communicate out-of-spec results to QA manager promptly.
• Organize workload to maximize efficiency in the lab.
• Perform routine maintenance and QC of equipment and cleaning in the area.
• Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, safety rules, and loss control procedures.
• Address any food safety hazards and notify supervisor or leadership as required.
• Attend all required safety and food safety training.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Certification for testing of raw milk (UK Regulatory Services)

Certification for antibiotics, micro testing (KY Dept of Public Health)

Job description

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. Springfield, KY is seeking a Full Time Lab Technician for night shifts (7P–7A) to perform daily analytical and microbiological testing of raw, on-line, and finished products, with data entry in the Food Safety System and ERP.

You will report to the QA Manager in the Lab department, ensure accurate reporting of results, address out-of-spec findings, maintain equipment, and participate in safety and GMP training; certifications for milk testing and antibiotics are