Dairy Farmers of America · 1 month ago
Sr. Lab Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22/hr - $22/hr
1+ years expDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to apply quality control experience in testing products and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The role involves monitoring quality assurance programs, maintaining laboratory equipment, and preparing reports on product quality.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Ensure quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards
Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
Perform sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed
Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately; monitor quality problems or trends
Maintain lab records as directed. Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information. Complete data entry into the computer system(s). Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures
Prepare reports of results
Maintain process control by monitoring and/or generating statistical information and reporting to team leader or supervisor
Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies
Perform daily cleaning of task area keeping work area free of clutter. During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas. Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
1 to 3 years of food manufacturing, laboratory, food testing, quality assurance, and/or related work experience
Knowledge of and skill with applicable laboratory equipment
Able to use Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis
Able to follow laboratory procedures and state and federal regulations regarding the testing of applicable products
Able to keep good records (record keeping skill)
Able to follow directions
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration, foster good teamwork, and promptly share relevant information with others
Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems, and implement solutions
Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
Post-secondary education related to food science, biological science, or related sciences preferred
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment such as Better Processing Certificate, state certification for antibiotic testing, etc
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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