Quality Assurance Lab Technician (Overnight)

BACKGROUND

Cayuga Milk Ingredients (CMI) is a state-of-the-art manufacturing company that was founded in 2012 by a progressive group of Central New York dairy producers. CMI has been selling dairy products in the global marketplace since June of 2014. Cayuga Marketing (CM) works to market raw milk from our farmer owners and deals with the day-to-day logistics of selling bulk milk domestically.

Please visit our website to learn more: www.cmingredients.com

POSITION OVERVIEW

Perform laboratory/quality functions by testing, collecting data, and analyzing findings on raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. Comply with NY State Ag & Markets, FDA, USDA, and GMP policies. Carry out special projects as required. Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives. Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements as directed under standard methods for laboratory procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare in-process and finished product samples.
• Perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures.
• Enter and report data using established laboratory procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance related to all lab instrumentation.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of all laboratory supplies.
• Clean glassware and required equipment throughout the entire lab environment.
• Analyze incoming ingredients, blends, and finished product to meet specifications.
• Perform microbiological analysis on finished product, incoming ingredients and environmental swabbing.
• Collect microbiological and shelf-life samples.
• Monitor and inspect production lines to ensure that quality and package integrity are

within specifications.

• Complete all documentation associated with quality checks and QC daily reports.
• Ability to research historical data when required and report findings.
• Work with engineering, production and sanitation personnel to trouble-shoot quality related issues when they arise.
• Communicate technical and analytical data using reports, charts, graphs, etc. as required.
• Prioritize assignments and independently manage time to satisfy business needs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of quality and generate corrective action requests and document change requests.
• Complete and manage QC and production generated paperwork.
• Place raw materials and finished product on hold when required.
• Monitor sorting of hold product as needed.
• Monitor and assist with the management of all quality checks performed by production.
• Set up analytical equipment and perform required daily calibrations.
• Prepare standard solutions and reagents as required.
• Utilize proper chemical handling procedures.
• Always maintain the laboratory in a safe and organized condition.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Assist processing and production personnel as required.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Food Technology, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Engineering, preferred.
• This position requires a person with strong knowledge and experience in lab testing programs, regulatory compliance, food safety, labeling requirements and processing standards as applied to the dairy manufacturing industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Familiarity with Windows based programs.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory skills in a safe manner.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and glassware.
• Ability to understand technical records and communicate technical data.
• Ability to work independently or within a group with minimal supervision.
• Ability to detect color changes in chemical testing procedures.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business needs, including overtime as required.
• Ability to be certified on the training plan for this position within six months of the start date.
• Familiarity with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances, and spectrophotometer), preferred.
• Prior experience with advanced analytical techniques (GC, HPLC) is ideal but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, SQF and other regulatory requirements helpful.
• Reliably able to commute to and from work for scheduled shift.

Hourly Position

Salary Range: $20-$22/hour ($41,600-$45,760 annually, plus overnight as applicable)

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person