Laboratory Technician

Location: Hudson, NY
Pay: $23/hour
2-3 month contract with possibility of converting to permanent
Rotating shift: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for conducting a variety of tests to ensure the quality and compliance of products with company and customer standards. The position plays a crucial part in supporting daily lab operations within a manufacturing environment, maintaining equipment, and accurately documenting results in designated systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and data analysis for production, quality control, and minor research purposes.
• Evaluate products to confirm adherence to plant and customer specifications before release.
• Authorize release of compliant products and report any discrepancies.
• Accurately document test results, readings, and observations in designated systems.
• Prepare chemical solutions for laboratory procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and field instrumentation.
• Conduct specialized tests such as Vomitoxin testing, farinograph analysis, and NIR diagnostics as per the schedule.
• Collect and prepare samples for starch, moisture, microbiological, and protein testing.
• Perform metal detector checks and sanitation tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Adhere to all HACCP, FDA, GMP, EPA, OSHA, and company standards and guidelines.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding and compliance with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
• Proficiency in using lab instrument operation programs and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Math skills for performing calculations related to lab testing.
• Knowledge of HACCP is a plus.
• Reliable attendance, with flexibility to work weekends or holidays as needed.
• Must be a US Citizen

Please apply or submit resume to jbender@blackrockres.com.
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