Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Technologist
Work LocationWI - Chilton
Job Code4052
# of openings1
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Our Pet division, Kaytee, is searching for a 1st shift Laboratory Technologist in our Chilton, Wisconsin office. Reporting to the Laboratory Quality Manager, the Laboratory Technologist is responsible for understanding and utilizing safe laboratory practices, participating in internal laboratory safety inspections and supporting the development and maintenance of all documented safety procedures, SDS and associated safety records. The ideal candidate is dedicated to the laboratory team concept, and will perform their work with a high degree of quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness while working closely with various departments and customers as related to quality and laboratory activities. If you find your qualifications match those listed in detail below, we invite you to apply for this position!
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), is a leading innovator, marketer, producer and distributor of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at for additional information.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Understands, supports and follows:
- ISO 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing Laboratories
- All customer, regulatory and third party requirements
- The laboratory's own Quality Management System requirements, technical quality requirements, and good laboratory practices.
- Processes incoming samples following documented procedures and using good laboratory practices. Establishes and maintains sample traceability.
- Performs microbiological tests using documented and approved test methods. Tests include but are not limited to: aerobic plate counts/yeast & mold count, salmonella determination by VIDAS, Enterobacteriaceae counts, and laboratory environmental monitoring.
- Performs mycotoxin analysis testing following documented and approved test methods.
- Participates in customer requirements determination, review and documentation. Processes microbiological samples submitted for external laboratory testing. Works closely with internal customers and with suppliers to ensure quality requirements are defined, understood and met.
- Responsible for contract laboratory analytical and physical test sample submission. Processes samples for submission including subsampling and sample transport packaging. Maintains retention samples as appropriate. Disseminates contract laboratory test reports.
- Has primary responsibility for physical product and material testing. Documents and reports results.
- Successfully and accurately participates in proficiency program and in house process control test sample performance.
- Supports the laboratory equipment verification program. Provides support during onsite calibration activities.
- Participates in laboratory supply management, quality control processes, hygiene and housekeeping, and reagent supply maintenance.
- Participates in the creation, review and/or revision of laboratory procedures and processes. Performs document control activities.
- Participates in corrective and preventive action processes including root cause analysis, taking immediate correction/prevention, and developing and implementing appropriate correction/prevention action plans.
- Performs internal quality audits. Assists with second and third party audits. As an internal auditor, perform verifications on action plans resulting from corrective/preventive actions.
- Accurately records laboratory data and maintains records. Reviews daily laboratory documentation, test data and test reports. Provides test data summaries, out of specification notifications and any other customer requested report processes. Follows procedures defining these requests including format, frequency of report and report contacts.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
- A two or four year degree in a laboratory related field and/or experience in laboratory is required.
- Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements or similar Quality Management System is desirable.
- Must be competent in Microsoft Office programs.
- Solid communication both written and with media to produce reports/correspondence; using laboratory equipment and performing laboratory methods and procedures.
- Requires ability to plan and organize work effectively; analyze problems, propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, and follow-up with feedback where appropriate; efficiently and accurately enter data on a computer; use required office equipment proficiently
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in a laboratory where biological and analytical testing occurs.
- Good Laboratory Practices are defined and followed.
- Safety glasses are required.
- Hours of work are regular business hours (1st shift).
- There may be some variation in work hours due to employee shift schedules, customer requirements, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
- Employee may occasionally be asked to work evenings and/or weekends.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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