Job description
Production Area
- Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, scales, Nitrogen Analyzer, Spectrophotometer, and other lab equipment.
- Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
- Participate in trouble shooting processes and provides analytical information and technical support as needed for Fermentation, Production and Supply Chain.
Quality Control
- Test materials used as ingredients in yeast products for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, brix, and melting or flash point.
- Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, pH, brix, or other characteristics.
- Test materials for presence and content of elements or substances such as hydrocarbons, manganese, sulfur, ash, dust, or impurities.
- Test samples of manufactured yeast products to verify conformity to specifications.
- Respond and react to the detection of testing anomalies and deviations in operation or procedure (performing instrument and method troubleshooting, initiating laboratory-based investigations)
- Responsible for HACCP verification activities.
- Collect samples for analytical testing of effluent treatment.
- Responsible for microbiological data analysis and monitoring of plant process water for EPA compliance.
- Complies with SQF and corporate standards.
- Product release according to specifications
- Support Food Safety Culture
Reporting
- Record test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
- Enter all test results into Quality Database System
- Review data and generate statistical reports including graphs and charts.
Maintenance
- Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
- Calibrate laboratory instruments and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Human Resources
- Comply with HR policies and procedures.
- Comply with relevant employment laws.
Safety
- Support Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives.
- Support improvement of Safety Culture
Team Skills
- Engage in team meetings and other team processes (safety, food safety, environmental, CI, etc.) to improve team and site KPI skills.
Other
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree (A.A.) in Chemistry or Biology from two-year college or technical school.
- Two years experience and/or training.
- Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment or tools.
- Familiarity with basic scientific terminology.
- Familiarity with basic computer operation.
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemistry or Biology Preferred
- Experience in food processing, pharmaceuticals, and/or fermentation.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts when necessary.- Occasional overtime may be required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly requirement to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
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