QC Lab Technologist (2nd shift)

Company: Nestle International
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Foods people love, brands people trust, and a career that feeds your future. At Nestl Health Science, we provide high-quality products that are critical to living well. As individuals and teams, we accept strong leadership, make important contributions, and support each other's professional development. Join the world's leading nutrition, health and wellness company, and help us deliver satisfying foods that consumers around the world enjoy throughout every phase of life.

Do you desire to work for a company that is growing and puts their employees, patients, customers and consumers at the forefront of everything they do? Come join the Nestle team and check out our 2nd shift QC lab Technologist position today!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. Conduct analyses of incoming materials, in-line samples, semi-finished product, and finished product in order to assess their conformance to established quality standards.

SHIFT: 2nd shift 2:00pm -10:30pm M-F

Position will also require working every 4th weekend and 1-2 holidays per year

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory Operations

• Performs Microbiological, Chemical, and/or Physical testing of:
• Incoming Materials
• In-Line samples
• Semi-finished and Finished products
• Environmental monitoring

• Investigational samples

• Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area
• Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment
• Conducts internal and external analytical reporting
• Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies

Laboratory Quality Ambassador

• Comprehends and follows Nestle Good Laboratory Practices (NGLPs), Laboratory Safety Standards, and Biosafety/Biosecurity Protocols
• Completes review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy
• Performs method monitoring through control charting and investigates trends
• Performs analyses to support qualification / validation / verification protocols

Training / Communication

• Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results
• Trains new and existing lab personnel on methods and procedures

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Microbiology or other related fields)

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical experience is an asset

SKILLS:

• Expertise in relevant laboratory analyses
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required; SAP experience is preferred

The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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