FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift

Now Hiring: FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift 

Shift/Schedule: 6:00AM - 6:30PM | Alternative Work Schedule 

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on:
• Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Execute microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.
• Execute Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Coordinate storage, organization and shipment of finished product samples.
• Execute Water Testing Program.
• Execute Sensory Program for finished products.
• Create COA and execute communication process for finished products release.
• Coordinate verification, calibration routines and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.
• Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods.
• Coordinate external lab testing programs.
• Provide support and execute positive release process for finished products.
• Provide contribution towards root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.
• Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
• Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.
• Other duties, as assigned by management.

  What You’ll Need

• Experience in food manufacturing or the beverage/ingredient industry preferred. 
• Knowledge of and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices. 
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including rapid and standard methods for food products. 
• Experience with analytical/chemistry testing for food products (e.g., sugars, ash, moisture, pH). 
• Experience with food safety risk assessments, verification, and validation activities. 
• Proficiency with electronic devices and software, including computers, tablets, productivity tools, and ERP systems. 
• Knowledge of Gram staining and LIMS.