Mérieux NutriSciences - North America · 8 hours ago
Physicals Technician
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMérieux NutriSciences is a global company dedicated to making food systems safer and healthier. They are seeking a Physicals Technician to perform physical testing procedures and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards while supporting laboratory operations.
Food and BeverageHealth CareInformation Technology
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
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree
1+ years of related work experience
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 assign 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
Analytical skills
Planning skills
Time management
Company
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America
Mérieux NutriSciences is a global food safety and quality partner — offering testing, labeling, auditing, consulting, sensory, training and research services to the food & nutrition industry.
1001-5000 employees
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