What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Laboratory Technician position at Believer Meats?

Job Description

Salary :

Believer Meats is an innovative start-up revolutionizing the food industry through the development and commercialization of cultivated meat products. Leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology, we aim to provide sustainable, ethical, and high-quality meat alternatives to consumers worldwide. As we near the completion of a new plant and prepare for commercialization, we are seeking a QC Laboratory Technician to join our team.

Summary

The QC Laboratory Technician plays a key role in Believers commitment to safety and quality. Working alongside quality management and production, the technician is responsible for hands-on sampling, monitoring, and testing to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting in-process inspections, performing laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate records while supporting audits and stability studies. The technician will also monitor equipment calibration, identify non-conformance issues, and collaborate with other departments to drive corrective actions when necessary.

Benefits : This is a full-time, hourly (non-exempt) role eligible for generous benefits including PTO, Health Care, Retirement with company match, and Parental and Medical Leaves (subject to company policies including eligibility and waiting periods).

Schedule : This will be a dayshift, weekday role to start and the schedule will change once plant production is up and running. The technician can expect to work a rotating, dayshift schedule including some weekday and some weekend work.

Your Day-to-Day

Conduct Raw Material and Product Sampling : Collect samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform In-Process Quality Inspections : Monitor production processes in real-time, take initiative to ensure operations meet specified quality control criteria, and promptly identify and report any deviations from standard operating procedures.
Laboratory Testing and Analysis : Conduct routine lab tests to assess product quality, including chemical, microbiological, and physical tests, and document results in company systems to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations (e.g. FDA, USDA, GMP).
Data Entry and Documentation : Accurately record test results, observations, and any quality issues in system here, ensuring all data is compliant with good documentation practices (GDP) and available for audit purposes and in alignment with HACCP plan.
Monitor Equipment Calibration and Maintenance : Ensure that all testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company standards to guarantee the reliability of test results.
Support Quality Audits and Inspections : Assist with internal and external audits, preparing required documentation, and participating in the inspection process to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct Shelf-Life and Stability Studies : Assist with the preparation and execution of stability testing for both pharmaceutical and food products, ensuring proper handling, storage conditions, and timely data collection.
Identify and Report Non-Conformance : Identify any product defects, deviations, or potential risks during production and lab analysis, and promptly report findings to senior quality staff or production managers to initiate corrective actions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 1 years of experience with hands-on quality work, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries. The incumbent QC Laboratory Technician will have a combination of skills, education, and experience that demonstrate the ability to fulfill all aspects of this job description.

Experience with GxPs (Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, etc.) as related to biotech / pharma industries (required).

Additional experience with environmental monitoring in the food production industry (preferred).

Hands-on experience with cell-counting, biochemistry analysis, and the use of basic laboratory equipment (pH, conductivity meter, TOC, microscope, etc.)

Knowledge of proper aseptic technique and aseptic gowning.

Expertise in performing quality audits and having own work audited.

Must consistently follow all safety and food safety protocols, guidelines, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly using personal protective equipment (PPE), identifying and reporting potential hazards, and actively participating in safety training and initiatives. A commitment to maintaining a culture of safety and minimizing risks to yourself and your colleagues is essential.

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.

Ability to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision

Authorized to work in the US (Believer is an E-Verify participant).

Ability to pass pre-employment background screening, reference check, physical, and drug test (if applicable).

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation

Mobility : Must be able to walk throughout the entire manufacturing facility and reach up and down to access equipment. Occasional step ladder use may be required for retrieving items and samples.

Manual Dexterity : Ability to use hands to perform precise tasks such as pipetting, plating, aliquoting, and other laboratory activities that require fine motor skills.

Physical Endurance : Ability to work for extended periods including walking, standing, and sitting throughout the course of the shift.

Visual and Auditory Acuity : Good, color vision (with or without correction) for tasks such as microscope work and visual inspection of products. Clear auditory acuity for communication and safety in the manufacturing environment.

Lifting and Carrying : Occasional light lifting may be required (ex : transporting samples or testing equipment from one place to another).

EEO Statement

Believer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact HR (careers@believermeats.com).

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