Laboratory Technician

laboratory technician ii Job Description – May 2020

Supervisor’s

Title:

Department: R&D

Location
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Twin Falls,

Exempt Status: Hourly

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market.

We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

Will have a fundamental understanding of lab science concepts to conduct initial laboratory testing and analysis of food products. In addition this individual ensures the working area is equipped, sanitized, and fully operational.

• Laboratory testing and analysis of dairy powders, foods and supplements for moisture, fat, protein, ash, lactose with ability to be trained for more advanced analytical testing by immunoassay, HPLC, AA, mass spectroscopy etc
• Prepare experimental reports and document results. Provide input, observations, and recommendations for improved testing, efficiency of testing and function of the analytical laboratory
• Maintain operations of the analytical lab including keeping lab area and equipment clean and operational according to cleaning and operational instructions
• Follow analytical procedures with exactness, timeliness, and accuracy
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies and ingredients and procure same as required
• Prepare periodic reports about results of laboratory tests
• Work courteously and tactfully with R'D team, laboratory clients, the public and other employees
• Work independently with little or no supervision once training is completed, complete work assignments on time and adjust priorities as required
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Regular and timely attendance required

• Must possess any combination equivalent to:
  Graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in a food testing laboratory, associate’s degree with focus on lab science, or 5 years of laboratory testing experience
• The candidate must be energetic and possess good report writing, analytical and communication skills
• The candidate must have experience with basic testing of foods, supplements or nutritional products
• The candidate should have experience using Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel
• Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
• Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 60 lbs.
• Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches…