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LEW QE - Micro Analyst

Leprino Foods

Lemoore, CAJob$27.59/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.59/hr
Location
Lemoore, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Leprino Foods is hiring a LEW QE - Micro Analyst. The Micro Analyst performs bacteriological testing for the Quality Control Department, working flexible hours. This position is responsible for conducting microbiological determinations on various raw, finished, in-process, and environmental samples. Key duties include preparing media and reagents, performing instrument calibrations, and maintaining log books.

Key focus areas include Perform all required microbiological determinations on samples, Prepare any and all media and/or reagents, and Perform any and all required instrument calibrations.

Successful candidates bring Physical Functional Requirements and Work Independently. Important skills include Bacteriological Testing, Microbiological Determinations, Instrument Calibrations, Quality Assurance Checks, Safe Operating Procedures, and Master Sanitation Schedule. Preferred (not required): Basic Microbiological Testing, Basic Algebraic Functions, Basic Scientific Notation, and Volumetrics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bacteriological TestingMicrobiological DeterminationsInstrument CalibrationsQuality Assurance ChecksSafe Operating ProceduresMaster Sanitation ScheduleBasic Microbiological TestingBasic Algebraic FunctionsBasic Scientific NotationVolumetricsGravimetricsWork IndependentlySelf MotivatedMicrobiology as It Pertains to Food Products and Environment

Qualifications

Fulfill Physical Functional RequirementsPrevious Laboratory Setting ExperienceManufacturing Industry ExperienceQuality in Food Industry ExperienceQuality in Dairy Industries Experience

Full job description

QE Department

Job Title: Micro Anaylst

Wage Scale: $27.59/hr(Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies)

Working Hours/shift: 5th Shift(12PM-8:30PM)

Days Off: Varies

General Summary:

Micro Analyst position is responsible for performing bacteriological testing for the Quality Control Department. This position will work flexible hours.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Performance of all required microbiological determinations upon all manner of raw and finished production samples received, as well as in-process and environmental samples obtained.

  • Preparation of any and all media and/or reagents required for proper performance of all analytical techniques.

  • Performance of any and all required instrument calibrations.

  • Maintenance of instrument calibration log books.

  • Performance of any and all required Quality Assurance checks, routine or otherwise.

  • Maintenance of Quality Assurance log books.

  • Completion of all Quality Control documentation associated with analytical determinations.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson or Supervisor.

  • At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.

  • Maintain clean and orderly work area, participating in the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

  • Previous experience in a laboratory setting.

  • Basic understanding of microbiology as it pertains to food products and environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Experience in the Manufacturing, Quality in Food, of Quality in Dairy industries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:

  • Be able to perform basic microbiological testing.

  • Be able to perform basic algebraic functions.

  • Be able to understand basic scientific notation.

  • Be able to understand volumetrics and gravimetrics.

  • Must be able to fulfill physical functional requirements of position per ADA.

  • Must be able to work independently and be self motivated to complete all tasks in a timely manner.

Working Relationships:

  • This position reports to the Quality Department Manager or a Supervisor.

  • This position will regularly interact with other production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.

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