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This position plays a critical role in food safety by testing incoming ingredients, WIP, and finished goods for BandG Foods. Testing includes chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses. This is an evening position working 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses on ingredients, WIP, and finished goods as directed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform microbiological analyses on environmental and equipment swabs.
• Communicate results promptly.
• Provide weekend support for Microbiology lab testing as required.
• Provide technical analyses and support to other departments and manufacturing locations as necessary including Gluten and other allergen testing.
• Calculate and evaluate test results for accuracy, initiate retests (as needed), and record test results daily.
• Prepare samples for analysis at third-party laboratories as required.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used for analyses.
• Document all quality control activities, calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory chemical inventories, hazardous waste, and supplies.
• Update the chemical register on an annual basis.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Review current methods and evaluate new methods, especially those which can improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for laboratory processes.
• Maintain accuracy and precision standards by successfully participating in proficiency testing programs.
• Maintain inter- and intra-departmental workflow by fostering a spirit of teamwork.
• Create, update, and close quality non-conformances as appropriate.
• Perform verification procedures related to the role.

Experience, Skills, Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• 2 years in chemical and food analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with JD Edwards, PKMS/Atomic a plus, Smartsheet.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Provides weekend support in the microbiology lab as needed.

• Specialized Training/Certification.

• DOT Hazard Waste Training

• Obtain acceptable results in proficiency programs for physical, chemical, and microbiological analysis.
• Obtain HACCP training and internal audit training.
• SQF Practitioner or obtain within 6-9 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

BandG Foods is an equal

opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see

www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity