Job Description

Job Title : Lab Technician

Location : Elizabeth, NJ

Hours / Schedule: 1st shift, 6 days a week (Must be flexible)

Type : Temp to Hire



Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare raw, in-process, and finished product samples for microbiological analysis.
• Maintain accurate and legible documentation
• Practice Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
• Review all test results against established specifications and standards. 
• Perform product holds and release as applicable.
• Perform laboratory analysis per MFI standardized test methods and lab requirements to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Perform equipment check and safety monitoring as required
• Assist in maintaining the lab’s quality control system
• Perform bacterial identifications and maintain lab database
• Sterilize microbiological wastes and biohazards
• Sample pickup (NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE)
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. 
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and
• Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers
• Attend and actively participates in safety meetings and trainings
• Always ensure regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Will consider BS in Microbiology or Certifications
• Microbiology experience from academic or lab setting
• Knowledge of GMPs, GLPs and sanitation procedures a plus
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.:
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Drivers License required
• Attendance is essential to perform job
• Flexibility to rotating schedule

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. 


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Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Day shift,

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