Lab Technician

QA Technician

Job Description

The QA Technician will support the quality and operational teams in the sugar processing operation. In this role, you will perform laboratory analysis and monitor the operation while maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with the Quality and Food Safety systems in a GFSI certified facility.

Hard Skills

Perform routine analysis on raw materials, in-process, and final products

Conduct product release procedures and generate Certificates of Analysis

Perform calibration of lab equipment

Perform plant-wide monitoring activities

Maintain proper documentation in all formats of record keeping

Report concise and professional communication in all forms (verbal, written, and electronically)

Soft Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Problem-solving skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Lackawanna, New York.

Work Environment

This position requires climbing stairs or ladders, working at heights, lifting, operating test equipment, sitting, finger dexterity for data entry, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between departments. Work may require bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and crouching. The work is primarily indoors, with some outdoor tasks. The noise level is medium/loud, with exposure to sugar dust, steam, heat, uneven surfaces, high humidity, slippery floors, cold, and physical and mechanical hazards. Shifts are 12 hours, with a (2 on 3 off) (2 on 2 off) (3 on 2 off) schedule, 24/7 operation, including swing day and night shifts.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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