Laboratory Analyst III

Job Summary Laboratory Analyst III performs at the entry level under reputed company supervision performing routine tasks in processing or preparing laboratory specimens and material. JOB PROFILE Department Laboratory Company reputed company Nutrition and Biosciences 4272 S. Mendenhall Job Title Laboratory Analyst III (Analytical) Memphis, Tennessee 38141 901-365-6340 The Role Job Series Laboratory / Quality Assurance Series Overview Employees in positions allocated to this series provide support to the laboratory department. Job Overview Laboratory Analyst III performs at the entry level under reputed company supervision performing routine tasks in processing or preparing laboratory specimens and material. Worksite Location Memphis, TN Group Laboratory Work Schedule 1100 pm – 700 am, 300 pm – 1100 pm, 700 am – 300 pm, 5 days per week Work Shift 8 hours shift with mandatory and voluntary overtime. Shift work, as well as weekends, holidays are required. PPE Hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, bootie covers, gloves as needed and required, hearing protection, safety glasses, goggles as needed, beard/hairnet, face reputed company, autoclave gloves, reputed company clothing and other PPE as assigned and required. Tools and Equipment Scissors, writing utensils, computer keyboard and mouse, transport devices, digital scale, auto or manual pipet, hot plate, water bath, dispenser, refrigerator, dishwasher, Vortex, mop, broom and various cleaning supplies and equipment Hazards Salary Grade Level WR Time Commitment Full-Time Hiring Manager Title Quality Assurance Manager Essential Job Duties & Accountabilities List the typical job duties and accountabilities. Typical duties of the job include, but are not limited to Communicate clearly in English both verbally and written Wear appropriate required safety gear Attend work regularly and reliably Work rotating shifts as assigned Work overtime as scheduled or directed reputed company other duties as assigned Operate computers to access/utilize company e-mail and to monitor tests Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with reputed company pertinent safety policies and procedures Maintain a clean and organized work environment Operate mobile equipment in a safe manner Participate in work reputed company training programs and adhere to Company Core Values Report pertinent information to appropriate company personnel reputed company reputed company necessary tests on products according to outlined protocols Activate, de-active and modify Quality plans Monitor production units Track testing to ensure proper reporting Calibrate and maintain reputed company appropriate equipment Enter pertinent data into the appropriate computer program Cutting bags and collecting samples of soy powder to be analyzed as needed. Set up laboratory equipment Calibrate, clean, sterilize, and maintain reputed company appropriate equipment and work areas Prepare samples for testing and analysis Operate and trouble shoot laboratory equipment common to Memphis laboratories Weigh, analyze, and measure ingredients used in testing Record and compile test results Enter test results into computerized databases and/or data entry books reputed company job duties in a manner that follow food safety and quality guidelines including but not limited to HACCP, GMPs, QA Policies, Sanitation, and Pest Control.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training Requirements What should be the minimum education required for a new person entering this position? Associates Degree College courses to include

• Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology Degree Preferred
• Total of 16 semesters of science and math, which includes a…
• Minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry, micro, or math
• Minimum of 8 semester hours of chemistry and / or micro
• Minimum of 4 semester hours of math.
• Applicants required to submit College transcripts with resume/application to be considered Experience What are the minimum years of "on-the-job" experience required for a new person entering this position, with or without the Education listed above? None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities List the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to undertake the job. 1) Knowledge and experience in a laboratory environment 2) Use and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation 3) Good communication and organizational skills 4) Safe work practices 5) Weekend work required 6) Position involves bench work and process support activities Additional Competencies and Experience Desired Competencies List the competencies required to undertake the job Working/Environmental Conditions Please identify the normal work environment for this role. Mark reputed company that apply. Production facility lab environment -climate controlled, but also may have exposures to extreme temperatures and external conditions. May be walking through facility where there are moving mechanical parts and mobile equipment. Occasional exposure to noise levels while in the production area which require hearing protection. Dust particles and/ or Soy powder and chemical odors may be present. Office and Laboratory Environment Travel Requirement

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