QA Tech (Food Production) - Milford, MA
Summary
Leads food-safety testing and lab operations for a seafood brand, running audits, monitoring sanitation, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Lead QA Lab Technician is responsible for providing support in leading the associates on hands on operations in the QA/Lab center. Works closely with the QA Manager in ensuring all specifications are met in conjunction with the departments that impact food quality, including receiving, portioning and sanitation. Responsible for Food Safety Audits, Quality Assurance, and protection of the LSF Brand.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Takes the lead on ensuring that all tasks listed below are adhered to and are in quality standards and compliance.
• Perform Food Safety Audits of the Quality Control Center.
• Assist with training of new employees, document control initiatives, and tracking data trends.
• Monitor GMPs, SOPs, and food safety controls.
• Monitor sanitary conditions of the facility, specifically using an established bacterial swabbing method.
• Monitor temperatures and other operating parameters of various laboratory instruments necessary for accurate testing.
• Prepare various media types used in laboratory testing, including monitoring and documenting pH levels.
• Keep inventory of testing media and materials.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary laboratory, including but not limited to keeping benchtops sanitized and free of clutter, washing lab floor and cleaning all glassware/metal instruments used in the testing process.
• Participate and act as key member of the HACCP Team.
• Perform other tasks as directed to support Quality and Brand.