Quality Lab Technician

Overview

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Works under the general direction and guidance of the QA Supervisor. The Quality/Lab Technician is responsible for specific activities, as described below, relative to the laboratories.

Sunday – Thursday, 8am–5pm

• Safety: Understand the safety risks associated with the job; comply with all safety rules, procedures, and work practices; report all safety incidents; read and understand the Safety, Health and Environmental Policy.
• Environmental: Understand the aspects of the job that impact the environment; comply with all environmental rules, procedures, and work practices; report all environmental incidents; read and understand the Safety, Health and Environmental Policy.
• Quality: Follow recipes and deviations at all times. Unauthorized deviations are strictly forbidden; comply with all FDA rules, procedures, and work practices; follow all Nestlé and GMP procedures; maintain confidential information on recipes; report all deviations from the recipe.
• Operations: Responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing all media to be used in the micro lab; maintain inventories of all in-house prepared media used for microbiological analyses; maintain an accurate inventory of media bases and other lab supplies and notify the Supervisor of shortages in time to reorder; responsible for picking up finished product samples from the hi-rise, returning samples to the hi-rise after testing, and maintaining adequate room in the Micro Lab freezer;
  
  perform routine cleaning of lab equipment and areas as directed; complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual equipment checks; autoclave items requiring sterility and maintain autoclave records; on an as-needed basis, assist the Microbiologist or Specialist with microbiological analysis and data recording; perform chemical testing on incoming goods; obtain and perform quality tests on milk storage tanks, STOVEX storage tanks, and blend vats for fat acidity, solids, odor, and taste;
  
  input data into SAP; work safely and maintain a clean, orderly work environment; perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in chemistry, biology, general science, or related field preferred
• Preferably 1–3 years manufacturing QA/QC and/or laboratory experience in food industry
• Knowledge of continuous improvement
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple assignments; precise, accurate, and well-organized
• Ability to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong mathematical (basic statistical) skills, problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proficiency with computer systems, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office), and mainframe systems with custom applications

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Job Requisition: 383902