Nestlé Biology & Microbiology Quality Technician Job Vacancy
Nestlé in the United States, part of Nestlé S.A., is committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future – for individuals and families, for our thriving and resilient communities, and for the planet. We are transforming our product portfolio – from pet care, premium water, frozen meals, and infant nutrition – to meet changing consumer needs by focusing on high-growth food, beverage and consumer categories.
Job Title: Quality Technician
Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree in closely related science preferred (i.e. Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, et al.)
• Relevant academic coursework or 1 year practical relevant experience in an analytical laboratory preferred.
Skills:
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• English Language Skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking, etc.)
• Contributes to a team environment and builds effective relationships.
• Emerging level initiative, results focus, and follow through.
Position Summary
This position performs and documents routine tasks related to sample processing and assays using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods, and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions and equipment. The position conducts specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience; modifying or adapt techniques to fit special needs or problems; calculating data from routine tests to final results and evaluating such results for accuracy where expected findings are not precisely defined, but sufficient guidelines exist for reference; to assist with and occasionally perform specialized and non-routine tests and assays, and to maintain records of such work; to coordinate and plan assigned work with other technicians and scientists.
*Must be able to work Tuesday through Saturday
Provide support to laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of Laboratory processes:
• Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per NQAC methods.
• Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, etc.
• Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc., needed for analyses.
• Functions as a primary data generator, records and calculates data.
• Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep the area clean and orderly.
• Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations and drafts short reports to a supervisor.
Provide assurance of quality and support of quality processes for the Laboratory/Center:
• Assure quality of results by assisting with the establishment and maintenance of QA documents, plans and ICPs.
• Document QA data and report to lead or manage.
• Assure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and make repairs or modifications within the capability of the Technician or request repairs.
Processes/Methods:
• Identify and resolve process problems.
• Participate/lead in Lean Laboratory initiatives.
• Assist in write-up, review, and provide proper documentation for processes or methods as experience allows.
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