Lab Technician 2nd Shift Actalent
Overview
The Lab Technician 2nd Shift supports product safety quality and compliance in a food manufacturing environment. This role involves performing analytical testing and maintaining documentation according to GMP SOPs and HACCP standards. The position offers a second shift schedule and competitive compensation.
What You'll Do11
- 1Perform routine and non-routine analytical tests using standard laboratory equipment to measure pH moisture temperature weight and microbiological safety of samples
- 2Carry out microbiological analyses to ensure product safety and compliance with food safety standards
- 3Maintain accurate complete and timely records of all test results in accordance with GMP SOPs and HACCP requirements
- 4Follow established laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols to ensure reliable reproducible and compliant test results
- 5Support cross-functional investigations by providing analytical data documentation and technical insight
- 6Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing methods documentation practices and laboratory workflows
- 7Ensure laboratory equipment is used correctly handled safely calibrated and maintained
- 8Adhere to all safety quality and regulatory guidelines while working in the laboratory and production support areas
- 9Conduct QA and QC testing on food ingredients and products including microbiological chemical and quality inspection activities
- 10Collaborate with quality assurance and quality control teams to support compliance with internal and external standards
- 11Demonstrate ability to conduct routine and non-routine analyses using standard laboratory equipment to measure key parameters
Requirements13
- 1Experience with analytical testing documentation quality assurance and quality control in a laboratory setting
- 2Knowledge of chemistry and laboratory practices relevant to food manufacturing and ingredient testing
- 3Understanding and practical experience with GMP Good Manufacturing Practices
- 4HACCP experience and ability to apply HACCP principles in daily testing and documentation activities
- 5Skills in testing food ingredients and products for QA including microbiological and chemical analyses QA/QC and QA inspection
- 6Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording and maintaining test results and laboratory records
- 7Ability to follow SOPs laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols consistently
- 8Effective communication skills to provide clear analytical data and technical insight to cross-functional teams
- 9Experience in a food manufacturing environment or a science degree in Food Science Nutrition Biology Chemistry or related field
- 10SQF experience preferred including familiarity with SQF requirements and documentation
- 11Bilingual skills are an asset but not required
- 12Interest in working within frozen food plant-based and health-conscious product categories
- 13Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to evolving laboratory methods and quality programs
Salary Insight
$17 - $20k per year
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