Description:
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager
LOCATION: Fairless Hills, PA Facility
Work Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Job Purpose Summary:
- CSC Sugar is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician Intern to support our food-grade laboratory operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in microbiological and chemical testing, equipment validation, and routine lab maintenance, with exposure to real-world applications in the food processing industry.
- This position will also be responsible for special projects as assigned (Quality/Food Safety Related)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration program.
- Visually inspect and sample plant equipment for microbiological and ATP sanitation standards
- Input quality testing data for each load and verify results
- Pull aseptic samples for microbiological examination by QA Manager
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format.
- Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
- Participate in quarterly split sample testing for all personnel authorized at the facility
- Maintain lab supply inventory
- Maintain the laboratory in a clean, audit ready state at all times.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Perform document scanning and archiving as required.
- Cover other quality functions as required.
- Participate in validation activities for new UV lights, washbays, and microbiology lab equipment.
- Conduct routine lab calibrations and assist with day-to-day lab tasks.
- Collect samples from production lines while adhering to food safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate records and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
Travel: No travel required
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Currently enrolled in a college program, preferably studying Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Associates Degree or In Progress Biology/Food Safety Degree or Related Degree
Experience:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise procedures.
- Comfortable working in a food-grade lab and around production equipment.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in Food Manufacturing with Food Science I Technology or equivalent experience preferred
- Previous experience in food manufacturing environment with laboratory testing and sampling experience Preferred
- Experience in microbiology, GMP's, chemistry, design, sanitation and quality systems preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be adaptable and flexible
- Must be organized and analytical
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent recordkeeping in documentation skills
- Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry testing procedures
- Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment
Nonessential Qualifications:
- Ability to speak and/ or write English. Spanish speaking and writing is desired
Materials and Equipment Directly Used:
- Office machinery including: computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, etc.
- Microsoft Office Suite and Access.
- Basic Laboratroy Equipment: pH meters, spectrophotometer, refractive index, laminer flow hoods, pipets, etc.
Working Environment I Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and laboratory equipment.
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results.
- Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents.
Work Environment:
- Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
- Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
- Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
- Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Ability to give, to receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans and prepare written materials Dependant on experience.and articulate goals and action plans.
- Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively.
- Ability to do basic math calculations, input data into a computer and analyze data is required.
Additional Information:
- Flexible start time, with shifts typically beginning around 4:00 PM.
- PPE and safety training will be provided.
- This is a paid internship with potential for future opportunities within CSC Sugar.
Work Hours: 20 hours per week maximum
Benefits: This role does not qualify for benefits
Requirements:
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