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QA MICRO LAB TECH
Full Time Dumas, TX, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1166
Laboratory Technician
(Microbiology)
Revised January 2024
Supervisor’sTitle:Laboratory Shift Manager
Reports to:Laboratory Shift Manager
Department: Quality Assurance
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt - Hourly
Work Schedule:Shift Work
JobSummary
This position performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing and assays using written operating procedures and standard laboratory methods. The position conducts specific microbiological testing procedures.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Employ a broad range of microbiological techniques.
- Responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of results obtained in the laboratory.
- Registers and prepares samples for microbiological testing through data entry, weighing and physical preparation.
- Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
- Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, etc.
- Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for microbiological analyses.
- Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data.
- Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations.
- Carries out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with PPLLQA SOPs.
- Assist in the implementation of corrective actions with the appropriate facility management personnel.
- Perform other duties appropriate to the position as requested.
- Promotes and adheres to all policies and procedures relating to Good Manufacturing’s Practices (GMP’s), foodsafety,andregulatorycompliance.
- Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
- Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to the appropriate manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Undergraduate degree in closely related science preferred (i.e. Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, et al.)
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Professionalism
- Ability to perform trained tasks at an above-base level efficiency pace.
- Contributes to a team environment and builds effective relationships.
- Speaks up and gives productive feedback.
- Moderate learning agility with the ability to pick up new skills in a timely manner.
- Can execute non-routine tasks with little supervision.
- Emerging level initiative, results focus and follow through.
- Strongorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail.
- Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills.
- Punctualandregularattendanceisrequired.
- Englishskillsmustbeproficienttounderstand,read,write,andspeak.
- Complieswithallsafetypolicies,practices,andprocedures.Reportsallunsafeactivityto the managerand/or Human Resources.
PhysicalRequirementsandEnvironmentalConditions
PhysicalRequirements:
- Physicaleffortisregularlyrequired.
- Maybetrainedandrequiredtooperateaforklift.
- Ascendingordescendingramps,stairs,ladders,and/orscaffolding.
- Frequentlyinvolvescrouching,stooping,kneeling,and/orclimbingorbalancing.
- Frequentlyinvolvesliftingmore than 50 lbs.
TypicalEnvironmentalConditions:
- Worksin a foodprocessingmanufacturingfacilitywithmoderatenoise.
- Maybeexposedtomoderatetohighnoiselevels(i/e.,productionequipment,forklifts,heavytraffic).
- Maybeexposedtohumidity,intenseheatandcold,outdoorweatherconditions,fumes,andtoxic chemicals.
- May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of failing, or areas with risk of electrical shock. May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.