Tropicana Brands Group · 11 hours ago
Lab Technician - Quality
City of Industry, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$28.85/hr - $28.85/hr
3+ years expTropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. They are seeking a Lab Technician to support their Quality team, responsible for microbiological testing, quality control functions, and laboratory procedures.
Food & Beverages
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform analytical testing of ingredients and products
Process and analyze paperwork for QC functions
Plant water micro management
Low acid environmental (Listeria) program (EMP)
Allergen testing program
Micro database management
Pathogen Monitoring Program
Coordinate QTG analytical cross check program
Manage QTC/SILIKER microbiological efficiency test program
Manage raw material micro testing program
Microbiological conformance to GTG specification (Finish goods sample frequency, culture swab / ATP swab at pre-operational post CIP
Train Techs on new procedure, create SOP, one point lesson, or flow chart, QC form
Support QA management during audit (QSA, AIB)
Perform incoming inspections of carriers, ingredients and packaging materials
Analyze and document analysis of materials used in manufacturing
Monitor, analyze and document in-process conditions, materials and products
Collect samples for microbiology testing of ingredients, products and packaging materials
Audit and check production, processing and paperwork items utilizing a QC checklist
Perform water sample collection and analysis for analytical results
Collect samples for environmental microbiology monitoring of manufacturing areas
Perform GMP audits and monitor GMP conditions
Assist in complaint investigations where necessary
Monitor and perform lab equipment calibrations
Perform data entry
Performs or assists with additional assignments as directed by QC Management
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Science, Food Science, Biology or Microbiology with previous experience in the Quality or Microbiology Department of a food/beverage manufacturing facility, OR high school diploma with at least 3-4 years of experience in a microbiology laboratory
Mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
Computer literacy with Windows, Microsoft office application and other lab software
Must have the ability to read, write and speak in one-on-one and group settings to communicate complex topics, information and specifications related to food manufacturing, food quality and food regulations
Must be located in City of Industry, CA surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform physical tasks for the duration of the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/moving items weighing 50 pounds or more
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company provided life
STD and LTD insurance
Voluntary life
Accident
Hospital
Critical illness coverages
Company
Tropicana Brands Group
Tropicana Brands Group is a global company producing and marketing chilled juices, smoothies, and fermented drinks.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Chibe
Chief Executive Officer
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