What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Laboratory Technician position at Ethos Pet Brands?
Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences. As an Associate Brand Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving our brand strategies, building customer loyalty, and contributing to the overall success of our company.
Quality Laboratory Technician
Non-Exempt)
Company Overview : Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.
The Quality Labortory Technician will work out of our Brownwood Texas manufacturing facility, and report to the Quality Assurance Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to :
- Receive a shift hand off from laboratory technician. A shift hand off will include any issues and items to look out for as well as information of products that are currently running
- Review all data from previous shift to ensure all items are logged and documented properly
- Perform daily verifications on laboratory equipment. (Leco, NIR, Water activity meter etc)
- Collect samples from designated locations
- Perform analytical testing on samples collected
- Document analytical testing results in designated location. (GA Data Base, QA Report)
- Communicate with extruder operators on testing results. Communicate any readings out of specification (GA’s, color, size)
- Notate corrective actions made by operators
- Perform microbiological testing on products for release
- Verify Bill of ladings for incoming commodity, purchase order, attached COA, and correct seal numbers
- Collect sample of incoming raw materials. Perform mycotoxin testing to ensure raw materials are within specification
- Communicate with receiving operators on acceptance or rejection of incoming commodity
- Weekly documentation of laboratory inventory
- Knowledge of all Critical Control Points.
- Adhere to all safety and GMP policies
- Continuous education on trending topics in the petfood industry
- Sterilize all equipment before and after usage
- Maintain a clean and organized retention and shelf-life study room
- Successfully cross train to assist in multiple areas
- Other duties as assigned
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Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
