Physicals Technician (Food Analysis Technician)

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Ohio; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES in Columbus, OH seeks an entry-level Physicals Technician (Food Analysis Technician) for a temporary assignment. Training is provided on the job; prior grocery/food retail experience is a plus. The role involves lab testing, data entry into LIMS, and collaboration with QA teams.

You will perform physical testing, log samples, generate client reports, and support continuous improvement efforts in a fast-growing food safety environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1+ year relevant work experience.
• Associate's Degree and 1+ year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing procedures according to client specifications and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Communicate testing concerns to Supervisor or Technical Support and provide information to clients as needed.
• Provide results and data within the established time frames and report late or out of spec results.
• Read, record analysis data to produce LIMS-generated reports and maintain data accuracy.
• Receive and log samples, assign IDs and enter information into LIMS, prepare documentation.
• Prepare samples for shipment to other labs and maintain related documentation.
• Assist with development of customized client reports and data entry.
• Support QA retail testing and continuous improvement processes.
• Identify departures from the quality system and document observations per the complaint system.

Skills

Attention to detail

LIMS data entry

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Columbus

Temporary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

Your Day to Day Life

We are looking for a Physicals Technician (Food Analysis Technician) in OH USA. Your mission will be to:

This is an entry level position that requires a high level of attention to detail to accumulate large data sets with a high degree of accuracy. All training required for the position will be provided on the job. Grocery store, restaurant (in either front of house or back of house), and other food retail experience is a HUGE plus. As a Technician in the lab, you'll get to go behind the scenes to see, firsthand, how much effort and attention is given to food quality by major food producers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing procedures, identifying the specified physical characteristics of a sample, according to client requests and specifications. This includes: Ongoing review of existing client-specific evaluation and related methods in order to suggest modifications and improvements. Ensure that all methodology is implemented and tested so that all analysis activities are in compliance with quality, safety, and other applicable standards and procedures.
• Communicate with Supervisor or Technical Support personnel any concerns with testing procedures in order to provide information to clients as necessary. Liaison with local and regional customer care as required, including TAT updates.
• Provide results and additional information according to the time frame established by Department Leadership and Customer Requirements and inform Leadership of any late or out of spec results as soon as possible. Perform testing, record data in LIMS, review accuracy of data in order to produce reports to clients.
• Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce LIMS-generated reports for customers. Correct any discrepancies that may occur. Occasional calculations performed outside of LIMS need to be documented and maintained per Good Laboratory Practices.
• Receive and log in samples prior to analysis. Review sample and any attached to documentation to assign an identification number and enter information into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Prepare documentation as necessary.
• Contact customers, customer care and off-site leadership when necessary, to obtain and clarify missing or unclear information to ensure that identification of client code, test code, and sample contents are accurate.
• Store samples in appropriate manner until analysis is completed and appropriately dispose of extra samples. Ensure sample integrity is maintained upon arrival at the laboratory.
• Prepare samples to be shipped to other labs when necessary, follow appropriate procedures and maintain all related documentation.
• May assist Department Personnel with the development of customized client reports or data entry into a customer database. Activities include: collection of data, analysis of data and transfer of data.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process. Support QA retail testing in terms of specification review/development and testing protocols.
• This position has the responsibilities and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.

Communication

• The incumbent has occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit and organization.

Your Profile

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma and 1+ year relevant work experience required
• Associate's Degree, 1+ years of related work experience preferred

Success Factors / Job Competencies

• A basic knowledge of computer operation skills to manipulate keyboard while entering sample information into the LIMS
• A basic knowledge of food science, chemistry, or microbiology is helpful to effectively assessing and execute proper test codes and procedures
• A broad knowledge of personal computer software and data entry skills is necessary to input data into the LIMS and generate special reports
• A basic knowledge of computers is required to accurately enter testing data and results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The incumbent typically works in a laboratory setting with proper lighting and temperature control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory. Safety equipment of gloves, laboratory coat, eyeglasses or other protective gear, may need to be worn depending on the testing

This is a temporary position

Why Join Us?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 60 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of anenthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co‑building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open‑minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 10,000 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?