Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time

Available Positions: 1

Location : On-Site

Application Deadline: January 29th, 2024

Summary

The Laboratory Manager will properly inventory all laboratory items and supplies. Conduct review and verification activities of Quality Assurance related to QA / QC laboratory and plant monitoring activities.

Key Activities

• Lead all QA activities within the Quality Assurance Laboratory and plant monitoring activities conducted by Quality Systems Technicians.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of all QA and laboratory supplies ordering supplies as needed.
• Review QA testing records and verify results.
• Assist in the scheduling of Quality Systems echnicians personnel.
• Routine component testing of incoming fluids (raw milk, skim, cream, etc) using FT-120 and/or SMART TRAC equipment.
• Ensure compliance with antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk and skim shipments
• Milk adulteration testing using a cryoscope of all incoming raw milk shipments.
• Microbiological testing as appropriate for raw materials, work in process, and finished products including SPC, coliform, and yeast/mold Charm Peel Plate and Potato Dextrose Agar
• Rapid micro/shelf-life testing utilizing Charm EPIC (ATP prediction testing).
• Sensory Evaluation of products during and at the end of shelf life.
• Equipment pre-operational inspection including ATP swabbing
• Air quality monitoring within the facility using RCS Air Sampler and Potato Dextrose Agar plates.
• Water quality monitoring within the facility for coliform and TPC.
• Environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.
• Allergen testing of equipment and products where appropriate.
• Maintain all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories as appropriate for sampling and testing necessary.
• Assist Quality Systems Supervisor in other duties as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment as necessary.
• Maintain laboratory as needed with regular cleaning.
• Provide regular reports to the Quality Systems Supervisor of testing and monitoring activities.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s).
• Strong understanding of microbiology (experience with microbiological testing preferred).
• Sensory experience (dairy products preferred).

Educations & Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a food laboratory environment (dairy/milk laboratory experience is preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or another related field (preferred).

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Job ID: 7622

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