Summary/Objective
The QA Technician is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to product quality including microbial and chemical testing and inspecting product at various stages of the batching and production process. Assist other lab members professionally and respectfully. Compile and evaluate data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support and assist other Lab technicians.
Log in incoming samples.
Use aseptically techniques to take samples from dairy products.
Perform accurate testing on a variety of dairy products, including chemical/physical characteristics, microbiological integrity, and sensory evaluation, requiring taste & smell.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information in accordance with company and regulatory agencies standards.
Effectively communicate any deviation to QA Supervisor and/or Manager.
Maintain product shelf life program.

Additional Responsibilities

May perform additional responsibilities directed from management.
Promote and follow Rizo Lopez policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area
Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.

Work Schedule
The typical work schedule is 5.00 hours per day Monday - Friday; flexible start time between 12 PM and 10 PM; exact schedules and shifts are approved by management. It is the attendance standard of the employer that employee be present and on time each shift they are scheduled to work. Full or partial absence during any scheduled shift, arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or employment. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency.