This position is responsible for all information generated through the Q.A. systems being filed and recorded in an organized manner, reporting to the Q.A. Manager on the accuracy and completeness of daily records and any trends or deviations encountered through daily record review. This position performs all plant bacterial checks including sampling, sample preparation, reading samples and recording data. The Tech I must be able to work easily with all supervisors, operators, sanitation workers and other Lab Techs.
Job Description
Individuals in this position must:
Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
Train back-ups and new lab techs
Accurately maintain quality attribute records, daily and year to date averages.
Generate quality summaries/reports and distribute.
Daily collecting, reviewing and filing of Q.A. data.
Maintain inventories and fill out purchase requisitions for all lab materials and supplies.
Accurately research Q.A. data in helping prepare reports.
Aseptic collection and processing of certain samples for bacterial analysis.
Maintain and provide written records of bacteria check results to supervisors and Q.A. Supervisor; this includes notification of supervisor when corporate standards are exceeded.
Advise Q.A. Manager or on inventory levels of bacteria lab supplies and media.
Maintain a file of all bacteria lab reports, be able to accurately key in information, generate reports and distribute to appropriate individuals.
Perform any special projects assigned.
Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times, and exhibit good personal hygiene.
Perform all other duties assigned/requested by Q.A. Manager and/or Supervisor.
Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
Wear required PPE.
Actively participate in AMD activities
Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader
Job Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. To successfully perform this job an individual must:
Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
Ability to accurately use the following equipment, and/or tools, including but not limited to: Bunsen, burner, autoclave, blender, weighing apparatus, water baths, incubators, pipettes, culture tubes, Petri dish, colony counter, microscope.
Must be able to use a computer for data entry, report generation and research.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
Must be able to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead.
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)preferred.
LanguageSkills
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:
The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85dB.
Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
May be occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
