fairlife, LLC ยท 1 day ago
Laboratory Technician
Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products to nourish consumers. The Laboratory Technician monitors and performs qualitative/quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure food safety and quality, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Check butterfat, total solids, pH, acidity, flavor, odor, cryoscopy, viscosity, brix, HR-1, 2 &3, temperatures, antibiotics, coliform, DMC, DMSCC and SPC
Calculate formulas and accelerated shelf life testing
Performs in plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, code date verification
Performs environmental testing and Pre-op swabbing and maintains all records
Conducts pathogen monitoring on raw & finished products and maintains results
Responsible for hold/release/rejection of finished goods and raw materials
Maintains all lab records, internal and external lab results, inspection reports, vitamin log, water & glycol records
Coordinates and maintains all third-party laboratory testing programs
Responsible for maintaining proper calibration standards
Responsible for daily finished product evaluation and Appendix N antibiotic testing
Assists with state and federal lab inspections
Performs sensory evaluation of raw material and finished product
Helps control plant losses
Completes all duties in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of the company safety rules and good manufacturing practices
Performs related duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor on duty
Responsible for microbiological testing/documentation of finished and in-process products; interpret the results and retest/report abnormalities as needed; generate standard report of results
Conduct routine inspection of processing areas including documentation to ensure that all documentation is present and correct and that all areas comply with GMPs and sanitation requirements
Performs Quality Team Audits, including Good Manufacturing Practices and Housekeeping
Manage the laboratory operations, maintain lab equipment and supplies
Must be able to work with chemicals
Qualification
Required
Must have High School diploma at a minimum
At least one or more years with previous laboratory with microbiology and chemistry experience required
Must be accurate and precise in testing procedures and mix formulation calculations and have a keen sense of odors and flavors
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
Must be able to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and mathematical calculations
Must have the ability to read, comprehend and follow technical instructions, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Must have the ability to hear and perceive information at normal spoken word levels
Must be able to speak and understand English fluently
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must have the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions and mathematical calculations
Must have the ability to prioritize and organize
Must have the ability to demonstrate superb decision-making ability to determine best course of action in assessing test results
Must possess basic computer skills; knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs required
Knowledgeable with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), safety programs and procedures
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a science field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
Experience in a food production environment preferred
Knowledge of MS Office and SAP preferred
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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