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Nestlé · 19 hours ago

Quality Lab Technician

Gaffney, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Nestlé USA is a leading food company known for its beloved brands. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring quality and safety standards in the laboratory by following established procedures, conducting tests on ingredients and products, and maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Understand the safety risks associated with the job

Comply with all safety rules, procedures, and work practices

Report all safety incidents

Has read and understands the Safety, Health and Environmental Policy

Understand the aspects of the job that impact the environment

Comply with all environmental rules, procedures, and work practices

Report all environmental incidents

Has read and understands the Safety, Health and Environmental Policy

Follow recipes and deviations at all times. Unauthorized deviations are strictly forbidden

Comply with all FDA rules, procedures, and work practices

Follow all Nestlé and GMP procedures

Maintain confidential information on recipes

Report all deviations from the recipe

Responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing all media to be used in the micro lab

Maintain inventories of all in-house prepared media used for microbiological analyses

Maintain an accurate inventory of media bases and other lab supplies and notify the Supervisor of shortages in time to reorder

Responsible for picking up finished product samples from the hi-rise, returning samples to the hi-rise after testing, and maintaining adequate room in the Micro Lab freezer

Responsible for the routine cleaning (as directed by company Standard Operating Procedures) of lab equipment. This includes but is not limited to pathogen lab floors, cabinets, freezers, refrigerators, and incubators and other areas as directed

Responsible for all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual equipment checks as directed in compliance with Company Standard Operating Procedures. This will include incubators, pH meters, distilled water system, freezers, refrigerators, autoclaves, balances, and other equipment as directed

Autoclave any items requiring sterility and maintain autoclaves and autoclave records on a daily basis

On an as-needed basis (fill-in for Microbiologist or Specialist), responsible for the accurate and efficient microbiological analysis of raw ingredients and finished products including the completion of all data records related to analysis in compliance with the Raw Goods Sample Plan and the Finished Goods Sample Plan

On an as-needed basis, assist the Microbiologist and Micro Lab Specialist in the completion of their duties including data entry, finished goods sampling, raw material sampling, and filing

Responsible for accurately and efficiently performing chemical testing on incoming goods as per established procedure

Responsible for obtaining and performing quality tests on milk storage tanks, STOVEX storage tanks, and blend vats for fat acidity, solids, odor, taste, etc. as required

Inputting data and results into SAP

Work in a safe manner and maintain a clean and orderly work environment

Responsible for performing other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Microbiological analysisQuality AssuranceChemical testingSAPAnalytical skillsMathematical skillsMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Preferably 1-3 years manufacturing QA/QC and/or laboratory experience in food industry

Knowledge of continuous improvement

Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to handle multiple assignments

Must be precise and accurate, well-organized worker

Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desirable), problem-solving and analytical skills

Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.) and mainframe system with custom applications preferred

Preferred

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, general science, or related field preferred

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866

Vevey, Vaud, CHE

10001+ employees