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AB Mauri North America · 12 hours ago

Lab Technician

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

AB Mauri North America is a company focused on yeast products, and they are seeking a Lab Technician to operate laboratory equipment, conduct quality control tests, and maintain compliance with safety standards. The role involves preparing chemical solutions, testing materials for quality, and supporting food safety initiatives.

Food Production

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, scales, Activigraph, nitrogen analyzer, spectrophotometer, and other lab equipment

Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas

Participate in trouble shooting processes and provides analytical information and technical support as needed for Fermentation, Production and Supply Chain

Test materials used as ingredients in yeast products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, brix, and melting or flash point

Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, pH, brix or other characteristics

Test materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as hydrocarbons, manganese, sulfur, ash, dust, or impurities

Test samples of manufactured yeast products to verify conformity to specifications

Responsible for HACCP verification activities

Respond and react to the detection of testing anomalies and deviations in operation or procedure (performing instrument and method troubleshooting, initiating laboratory-based investigations)

Collect samples for analytical testing of effluent treatment

Responsible for microbiological data analysis and monitoring of plant process water for EPA compliance

Complies with SQF and corporate standards

Product release according to specifications

Support Food Safety Culture

Record test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used

Prepare graphs and charts

Review data and generate statistical reports including graphs and charts

Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment

Calibrate laboratory instruments and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled

Complete assigned duties on Master Sanitation Schedule

Comply with HR policies and procedures

Comply with relevant employment laws

Support Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives

Support improvement of Safety Culture

Engage in team meetings and other team processes (safety, food safety, environmental, CI, etc.) to improve team and site KPI performance

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Laboratory equipment operationChemical analysisMicrobiological data analysisFood processing experienceChemistryBiology degreeBasic scientific terminologyBasic computer operationTeam collaboration