SUMMARY
Assists in all plant daily responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality Control. Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up, adjust, calibrate and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, chemical balance scales, moisture, grinding and sieving tests, Volatile oil tests, and other equipment.
• Test materials used as ingredients and other products for such qualities as purity, stability, density. Test solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, or other characteristics.
• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications. Collects samples prior to testing from the line. Monitoring 2-4 food lines.
• Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Perform metal detector tests; evaluate magnet findings and metal detector kick out.
• Check for Sanitation Guidelines and Equipment via Pre-Operational Reports.
• Assist with label control
• This person is responsible for the supervision all lab functions and Lab coordination when Lab Manager is absent.

Skills:
food, production, science, Laboratory, Quality control, Gmp, haccp
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
High School Diploma
Some college is preferred (Associates or a Bachelors; preferably in a science degree)
Experience in food quality/manufacturing is a plus
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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