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The Wine Group · 9 hours ago

Lab Technician 2 - Westfield

Westfield, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$19.76/hr - $35.58/hr

2+ years exp

The Wine Group is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages. They are seeking a Lab Technician to perform analytical analysis and quality assessments to ensure the quality of their products, communicate effectively across teams, and manage laboratory processes and equipment.

Food and BeverageWine And SpiritsWinery

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Actively commit to and participate in our lab and corporate safety programs: including following all safety protocols and procedures. Learning to recognize and report hazards and take appropriate action to keep yourself and others safe. Participate in safety programs, activities, including delivering safety trainings on a variety of topics

Effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues, within the team, the facility and across all functional areas the lab interacts with. Share information, participate in meetings etc

Perform routine analysis at all stages of the winemaking process from grape samples to consumer complaints utilizing appropriate methods per SOPs. Operate and assist in maintaining the varied laboratory instruments and equipment utilized, such as auto-titrators, spectrophotometers, densitometers, GCs, HPLCs, NIR or IR analyzers, balances, pH meters, etc. Capture complete, accurate and thorough results. Play a key role in bottling/export tank approval process

Perform process audits, compliance verification and or package quality assessments. Assist in identifying and resolving issues and/or taking appropriate action on sanitation issues, non-conforming product or material issues as directed. Timing is critical and must be managed to ensure responsibilities are performed at appropriate times. Capture clear, concise, accurate data and information. Seek input as appropriate. (Varies by facility)

Perform sanitation validation and troubleshooting through swabbing, record, and data review etc

Utilize proper aseptic techniques and skills, perform the multiple duties involved in micro plating. This includes proper preparation, plating technique, media preparation, and record keeping. (Varies by facility)

Participate in and support our Food Safety Management Programs as a part of your routine duties

Make quality and process improvement suggestions and follow through to implement as appropriate

Data management: Input and evaluate data, perform calculations to determine basic statistical parameters. Utilize technology; computers, and specific software for managing processes including AS400, WMS, VA, and Microsoft Office Suite

Recognize common issues, collect data/information for common or less complex issues, seek direction on resolution

Help maintain a clean, safe laboratory facility. Follow good laboratory practices and lead by example

Monitor, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot routine common issues with lab equipment and instrumentation

Demonstrates ownership of core processes and ensures team goals are met on their shift

Provides the necessary technical support to facilitate timely and successful completion of projects as assigned

Performs work that is varied and somewhat difficult/challenging but usually involves limited responsibility

Provides guidance/training to lower level or less experience lab technicians and as directed, persons from cellar or operations on appropriate quality related functions/instruments

Recognize and investigate root cause on more complex issues, suggest further steps, present options for resolution. As needed, stays up to date on best practices, current technology, and techniques through literature review, attending seminars/conferences, etc

Where appropriate: maintains a TTB certified chemist status and signs COAs

Where appropriate: Interprets microbiological data. This includes proper microbe ID, microscope work, preparing streak plates, evaluating results, taking appropriate follow up action such as placing product on hold. May involve running PCR. Know when to report concerning results to management. Good follow through

Where appropriate: with direction from winemaking and or quality management, provide oversight to cellar/bottling sanitation processes and programs

Where appropriate: act as a packaging material champion on issue investigations and resolution

Where appropriate: assist in investigating, resolving, and dispositioning finished product HOLDs

Where appropriate: act as a key member of a Food Safety Team

Where appropriate: manage lab supplies inventory

Support and model all company procedures and policies

Qualification

Analytical analysisLaboratory instrumentationFood safety managementMicrobiological data interpretationData managementLaboratory practicesComputer skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailPositive attitude

Required

Must be 21 or older at the time of hire

Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety and food safety regulations and operating procedures

Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures/protocols

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

Positive attitude does not get caught up in negativity

Knowledge of good laboratory practices, including sample and reagent preparation techniques, sample handling and good record keeping

Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to prioritize while able to adapt to changing priorities

Ability to write reports and correspondence

Computer skill requirements include basic MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Level 1: Associate degree in Science or a High School Diploma with at least 2 years of work experience

Alternative: Biotech Certificate or AS degree in chemistry, food science, biology, process technology, quality assurance, or related science field, or 1-2 years professional lab experience in food/beverage/alcohol industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 2: BS degree in chemistry, food science, biology, process technology, quality assurance, enology, or related science field, plus 2 years professional lab experience in food/beverage/alcohol industry

Alternative: 5+ years professional lab experience in food/beverage/alcohol industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 3: BS degree in chemistry, food science, biology, process technology, quality assurance, enology, or related field, plus 4 years professional lab experience in food/beverage/alcohol industry

Alternative: 7+ professional lab experience in food/beverage/alcohol industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Computer skills: Excel pivot tables, charts, JDE, WMS (site specific) Instrument software, Intelex, MS Word, MS Power Point

Must be able to frequently lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds at varying frequencies

Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Working environment is both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to related equipment and noise levels

Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting in the laboratory and or production environment

Must be able to repeatedly climb 20 feet tank stairs/vertical tank ladders

Company

The Wine Group

TWG is the world's second largest wine producer by volume creating more than 60 wine brands.

Founded in 1981

Livermore, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://thewinegroup.com/

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