About the role
Quality Laboratory Technician
(Non-Exempt)
Company Overview: Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.
The Quality Labortory Technician will work out of our Brownwood Texas manufacturing facility, and report to the Quality Assurance Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Receive a shift hand off from laboratory technician. A shift hand off will include any issues and items to look out for as well as information of products that are currently running
- Review all data from previous shift to ensure all items are logged and documented properly
- Perform daily verifications on laboratory equipment. (Leco, NIR, Water activity meter etc)
- Collect samples from designated locations
- Perform analytical testing on samples collected
- Document analytical testing results in designated location. (GA Data Base, QA Report)
- Communicate with extruder operators on testing results. Communicate any readings out of specification (GA’s, color, size)
- Notate corrective actions made by operators
- Perform microbiological testing on products for release
- Verify Bill of ladings for incoming commodity, purchase order, attached COA, and correct seal numbers
- Collect sample of incoming raw materials. Perform mycotoxin testing to ensure raw materials are within specification
- Communicate with receiving operators on acceptance or rejection of incoming commodity
- Weekly documentation of laboratory inventory
- Knowledge of all Critical Control Points.
- Adhere to all safety and GMP policies
- Continuous education on trending topics in the petfood industry
- Sterilize all equipment before and after usage
- Maintain a clean and organized retention and shelf-life study room
- Successfully cross train to assist in multiple areas
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school, GED or equivalent
- Must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Must be eligible to work in the US
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 to 3 years of experience in quality control, food safety or similar fields
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong computer and statistical analysis skills
Essential Functions
- Ability to push, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours
- Ascend/descend a ladder or stairs daily
- Ability to operate a computer and other office technology
- Occasionally position self to access low spaces
- Ability to observe details at close range
- Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication vehicles including verbal and written mechanisms
- Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
- Occasionally position self to access low spaces
Benefits
- 401K matching
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- HSA & FSA
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistant Program
- Referral Program
- And more!
Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
