Quality Assurance Lab Technician 6AM-6PM

Summary

Under the general direction of and reporting to the Food Safety Specialist & Quality Manager, the Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for assuring that safe and quality foods are produced by performing all quality control Lab tests and tasks in accordance with Stella & Chewy’s Quality Assurance Standards. QA Lab Tech is responsible for conducting and recording Lab testing and results trending, and maintaining an accurate log of daily activities. The QA Lab Tech must also work with other departments and management on quality issues, and be knowledgeable on Stella & Chewy’s products, texture, taste, color, and ingredients. Scheduled days will be Sunday - Tuesday & Every other Wednesday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Collect samples for micro testing.
• Maintain laboratory conditions to aseptic technique standards.
• Collect LRN swabs, maintain inventory of lab supplies to ensure seamless testing performance and optimal inventory levels.
• Conduct APC, ATP, LRN and other lab testing as assigned by Food Safety Specialist, QA Supervisor and QA Manager
• Test Moisture samples using the Meat Analyzer and manage data to support business needs.
• Conduct Water Activity Testing, track and trend results.
• Learn basic Quality Technician functions and occasionally act as a potential coverage as necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Food Safety Specialist and / or the Quality Manager.
• Abiding by all safety rules and safety regulations as set by Stella & Chewy’s.
• Following all aspects of the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program
• Knowing where the MSDS is located and how to read them.
• Knowing what safety equipment is needed to perform a specific job task.
• Knowledge of what chemicals are used to clean with.