Description:

Responsible for the testing of food samples using various microbiological analyses.

Prepared sample for processing and maintained documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures. Used aseptic technique and under minimal supervision, performed lab testing on raw food products.

A lab technician's typical duties include:

conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments.

planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials.

recording, analysing and interpreting data.

demonstrating procedures.

collecting, preparing and/or testing samples.

Required Job Skills & Years of Experience for Each:

Ability to flawlessly execute bench work, plan ahead for tech center runs, ability to communicate with several plant coordinators to ensure ingredient supply

Ability to proactively and positively interface with various analytical functions in order to assure timely execution of testing.

Must be well organized, capture work details and learning and highlight any unexpected learning

Good communication skills (verbal and written), manage expectations of group support

Must be proactive, reliable and self-motivated

Work in a group and closely with the scientist responsible for the assigned projects and tasks

Education: Bachelors Degree