3Rd Shift Qa Laboratory Technician Jobs in Iowa

Sort and composite product samples for bacterial testing. Composite and ship samples to NQAC for testing.

Pull environmental and line samples for testing.

Run APC and EB plates on products and environmental samples.

Read plates and record results on paper and in SAP.

Sort and prepare samples daily for sensory analysis. Prepare and present products for flavoring for visitors and guests to the plant.

Maintain reference library of standards of all products for positive release.

Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.

Meets CLIA 88 requirements and qualifications to perform waived testing (point of care testing).

Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I or equivalent level experience, or

Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or

Experience performing waived testing, including releasing test results.

Phlebotomy experience is highly desirable.

Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Food Safety or Food Quality or equivalent experience

2 years of quality experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively train others

Good working knowledge of GMP’s

Completes necessary daily duties such as entering daily production data into the computer; filing paperwork and completing various reports

Evaluating hazards, verification of measures and procedures that should be taken to achieve a safe work environment