Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Position Overview

A motivated Individual who can assist the Director in QA & Regulatory in daily QC/Lab operations. As a part of the Quality Control Team, this person is self-driven, hardworking, team oriented, and able to work independently.  The QC team is responsible for:

• Ensuring Animix is producing high quality products
• Meeting customer needs and specifications
• Following government regulations
• Testing products or materials independently and accurately by following Animix QC policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with customers, Customer Service and other Animix team members

Main responsibilities

• In accordance with Animix’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures, perform laboratory functions:
  • Perform daily double-check and accounting verification of medication inventory.
  • Participate in daily HACCP plan monitoring and report findings to Director of QA & Regulatory and working with plant personnel to ensure plant cleanliness, proper manufacturing, and storage of all raw material and finished products.
  • Collect and analyze all finished product samples from production as needed and use analytical findings to appropriately determine product’s readiness for shipment.
  • Sample and analyze all incoming raw materials (ingredients) as needed and use analytical findings to appropriately determine if ingredients will be released for further use or rejected.
  • Coordinate analytic testing and maintain records of routine testing by independent laboratories
  • Supply needed documents (COA’s, Specification Sheets, SDS, etc.) for shipping and customer needs.
  • Perform routine lab analysis using specific instruments.
  • Continuously update and organize lab related documents.
• Assist with handling customer inquiries and maintaining all pertinent records.
• Assist with establishing specifications for all new raw materials and finished products using Animix’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with maintaining specifications and SDS files for both raw and finished products.
• Participate in Animix’s Product Development process; including producing laboratory samples and batches as required.
• Follow all SOP’s, cGMP’s and HACCP guidelines and regulations.
• Complete other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication, managing and adhering to timelines, negotiation skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Reliability in schedule, time management, ability to multitask and manage interruptions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Align with Animix’s Core Values.

Organizational Interfaces

The QC Laboratory Technician reports directly to the Director of QA & Regulatory and is a part of the Quality Control Team.

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum – High school or equivalent
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree with science and/or quality emphasis (a plus)
• Prior experience in feed manufacturing (preferred)
• Prior experience in a lab environment, preferably in food or feed industry
• Prior Quality Control Experience is highly regarded

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Basic MS Office (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic math skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• General office environment.
• Work will sometimes be within an active production facility and a dusty environment.
• Standing for multiple hours of a day may be possible.
• Ability to lift 50 – 55 pounds as needed.
• Ability to climb stairs, work at heights.
• Ability to work with ingredients that are known food allergens.

Comprehensive Benefits and More:

• Health and Medical (small premiums for employees)
• Dental (paid by Animix)
• Life Insurance (paid by Animix)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (paid by Animix)
• Vision (small premium)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) (Fully funded by Animix)
• 401k with company match
• PTO and Vacation available day one
• 10 Paid Holidays (incl. New Year’s Eve. Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and day after Thanksgiving
• Summer hours (1/2 days on Friday)
• Quarterly lunches that include gift drawings
• Monthly all employee lunches to celebrate birthdays for the month
• Service awards
• Merit increases
• Annual Bonus program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free Ice Cream
• Free soda and rehydration-type drinks
• And more…

Compensation

Hourly starting $23.00 per hour