Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory TechnicianJob Description

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Laboratory Technician does this by performing the testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and company standards. The Laboratory Technician completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Hard Skills

Conduct and evaluate product testing results

Release compliant product from hold on computerized inventory management system

Inspect and verify sanitary condition of processing lines/fillers/tanks/overall areas

Conduct ATP swabbing and visual inspections

Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for processing departments

Communicate openly with Quality Control Team and plant personnel

Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing

Conduct bacteria/shelf life testing of fresh and stressed samples

Maintain laboratory logbook and Hold/Disposition Log

Log and send out COAs (Certificate of Analysis)

Complete Titratable Acidity (TA) test using all methods

Conduct Allergen testing

Perform Sterile Sampling of Tanks

Complete and report product testing using tally and Product Testing Record

Perform cryoscope testing on milk products

Verify product labeling

Conduct EQA testing

Complete shelf life sensory testing

Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment

Conduct product sterility testing on samples

Update log and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log

Utilize LIMS system and verify analytical, sensory, and microbiological testing

Soft Skills

Effective communication between shifts and departments

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 5 Month(s).

Work Site

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

Work Environment

6pm-6:30am Sunday – Wednesday, every other Wednesday

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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