Lab Technician - 1st Shift Thursday-Monday

Job description

Summary Primary function of this position is to conduct chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and yeast, and/or microbiological analysis, both in-process and finished product. This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. May also receive direction from the Lab Superintendent, Quality Manager and Production Management. Interfaces with processing supervisors and operators, maintenance workers and general service operators, to obtain samples, explain needed maintenance in lab or to request supplies located outside the lab. Primary Duties: - Conducts microbiological analysis of samples and preparation of pure culture yeast for use in fermentations. - Conducts test including nitrogen, phosphorus, pH, color, percentage of Buds, dry matters, sugar, brix, following written procedures, calculating results and recording in appropriate log books. - Conducts chemical and physical analysis of raw materials and yeast, both in-process and finished product. - Tests yeast for activity using Risograph. - Follows written procedures to conduct tests on various types of dough using different yeast lots or types. - Maintains equipment and general work area including the following: clean...