- Conduct testing using Near Infra-red methods, acidity tests, sink work, and other microbial testing and environmental sampling
- Prepare solutions and media necessary for laboratory testing. Sterilize equipment as required
- Perform butterfat and total solids tests on fluid milk; cream; condensed and sweetened condensed milk; and powdered products utilizing the Mojonnier tester
- Maintain lab records of samples, test results, and lab quality control measures
- Ensure that finished product complies with government and customer specifications for sale. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab and uphold the integrity of all testing results
- Evaluate truck shipments for acceptance based on established criteria
- Enter data into computer systems and generate requested reports
- lab testing, food science, microbiology, biology, laboratory, quality control
- lab testing, food science, microbiology
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Food Science, or related field OR experience in food manufacturing
- Recruiting a diverse range of talent
- Fostering an inclusive environment through continuous self-assessment
- Cultivating a culture of support, involvement, and acknowledgment with tangible outcomes
- Providing growth opportunities for their employees
Lab Technician - Reading, United States - Actalent
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