Analytical-Lab-Technician

TITLE: Analytical Lab Technician:

Job Description:

Prime Beverage Group is looking for a team-oriented and passionate Analytical Lab Technician with the ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies. The Analytical Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and controlling the quality of incoming ingredients and in-process liquid; maintaining records in accordance with applicable regulations and standards; producing laboratory results that are accurate, reliable, and timely; and releasing product to the filler in a timely fashion. The Lab Technician works closely with the Blending and Operations teams to maximize productivity, maintain food safety and trouble-shoot blending and production problems. It is expected that the Lab Technician will actively participate in continuous improvement efforts and contribute to the success of the Quality team and Operations overall by consistently meeting their metrics. A successful candidate will have attention to detail, knowledge of food safety standards, excellent wet chemistry and instrumental analysis skills, an understanding of liquid processing and strong problem-solving skills. This position reports directly to the shift Quality Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of blending process and status of all fillers.
• Minimize downtime and held product by actively coordinating with Blending and Operations teams to ensure that in-process liquid is in specification and released to the filler without delay.
• Ensure correct recipe guidelines are followed and specifications for products are met during processing.
• Perform analytical tests (HPLC, pH, density, brix, carbonation, titrations, dissolved oxygen, etc.).
• Maintain, calibrate and trouble-shoot instruments.
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Help to drive team success by meeting quality, production and schedule metrics and communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Assist with development and validation of new analytical methods/SOPs.
• Benchtop trial new formulas.
• Track laboratory consumables.
• Collect and organize canning production samples (first, middle & last units).
• Monitor raw materials, ingredients, and water for continued quality.
• Participate in finished goods hold/release system.
• Cross-train with quality control technicians.
• Assist with resolving quality issues.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to organize and coordinate diverse activities.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and lab skills.
• Problem solving skills; exercises good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times and inspect/swab under/around equipment.
• Must be able to stand/be on their feet for the duration of the shift in a manufacturing environment which may be hot, cold, loud, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, engineering or equivalent. Equivalent experience considered.
• HACCP and SQF certifications or experience, preferred.
• Two to four of experience in a laboratory environment with similar functions, preferred.