Laboratory Technician
- Employer
- Silver Springs Citrus, Inc.
- Location
- Howey In the Hills, Florida
- Salary
- Depends on Experience: Please provide us with your suggested salary requirements.
- Posted
- Jan 20, 2017
- Closes
- Mar 06, 2017
- Ref
- Lab
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Category
- Administrative, Food / Beverage, Manufacturing, Operations, Skilled Labor Trades, Technician / Mechanic, Warehouse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Primary Functions:
- Collect and analyze in-process and finished product samples for conformance to quality specifications.
- Record analytical data on score sheets and enter into computer database.
- Inform appropriate Production and management personnel when analysis deviates from specifications.
- Collect production and customer samples; pack and arrange shipping of samples as requested.
- File Q.A., Production and USDA paperwork kept in Q.A. lab.
- Control pumping of caustic cleaning solution to plant locations.
- Prepare chemicals required for lab tests.
- Perform minor maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Ensure overall lab cleanliness and organization. Secondary Functions:
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Skills:
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong math and written/oral communications skills.
- Visual and auditory acuity, hand and eye coordination, finger dexterity, and the ability to access work areas (climbing stairs).
- Subject to adverse temperatures; requires lifting up to 50 pounds; requires organoliptic (tasting) skills; some personal computer skills required.
- Ability to learn, analyze, and record results of lab tests.
- Ability to perform the job functions in a timely fashion consistent with industry norms and the employer’s experience of the time required to perform the functions.
- Ability to follow instructions and get along well with co-workers. Requires self-motivation and initiative.
Education and Experience Preferred:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a food production or laboratory environment.
An equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.