What are the responsibilities and job description for the Micro-Technician position at Prime Beverage Group LLC?
Micro Technician - Job Description
Prime Beverage Group is looking for a team-oriented and passionate Micro Technician with the ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies. This position will collect and prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of ingredients, as well as in-process and finished products. Micro Technician will be required to record and trend results to monitor microbiological growth by ensuring sanitary methods are being followed by microbiological sampling. This position reports directly to the shift Quality Manager.
Position Responsibilities
• Prepare raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples for micro analysis.
• Collecting water samples from sampling port and the pasteurizer tunnel for micro analysis.
• Collecting dry sugar/dextrose samples, liquid sugar samples from a bulk tank, and liquid sugar samples from delivery trucks to tested when ready for analysis.
• Prepare/ Inventory necessary supplies for testing.
• Monitor equipment conditions/ Effectiveness.
• Provide timely analysis and results.
• Collecting water samples, dry sugar/Dextrose samples, and liquid sugar samples to be shipped to customers.
• Planning with production and sanitation for internal micro swabbing.
• Validate and monitor the effective sanitation of the equipment and the facility weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
• Preform environmental air plate sampling for monitoring-controlled points in response to customers specifications, government requirements, and Prime Beverage Group quality systems.
• Pulling micro samples aseptically to maintain Control Points (CP).
• Knowledge of different type micros.
Position Requirements
• Proficient with basic computer software (Word, Excel, typing)
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to details.
• Basic Good Laboratory Practice to prevent cross contamination contribution factors.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Standing for long hours at a time
• Lifting 25lbs or more
Education/ Experience
• At least 3 years of Microbiology Lab experience
• 1 year in Food/Beverage preferred
