FSQA Lab Tech Lead is a highly skilled and hands-on Lead Quality Technician to oversee microbiological and analytical testing operations within our Micro Lab. This role combines technical execution, leadership responsibilities, and collaborative problem-solving to ensure high-quality production standards and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties:

Maintain lab housekeeping by managing waste, cleaning benchtops, cleaning carts, sanitizing biological safety cabinets, de-cluttering lab, other duties as assign, etc.
Manage shipping and receiving packages for the Micro Lab
Complete any errands including but not limited to sample pick-up (when needed), courier package drop-off, and any outside lab errands
Outside lab sample collecting including water samples, etc.
Finished Goods analytical testing of PET products and pre-retort cans
Finished Goods microbiological and analytical testing of post-retort cans
All microbiological testing including finished product, water, air, environment swabs, and internal samples request
Responsible for batching for B1, B2, C1, drum and tote, and all production lines
Respond quickly to information requests from internal and external customers
Preform caffeine testing on HPLC for all products
Provide additional support for Tech and Supervisor responsibilities including training and inventory management
Lead shift changes
Troubleshoot batching, other testing, and equipment
Manage lab inventory
Develop and implement training for technicians

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year experience at Westrock Coffee
At least 1 year experience in the lab at Westrock Coffee
Ability to understand and troubleshoot SafetyChain systems for lab data
Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office and Office-based database systems.
Ability to understand department documents
Ability to display sound logic and attention to details.
Ability to communicate comfortably and work with co-workers in a team environment.
Ability to follow a schedule, as well as verbal and written instructions.
Read and speak English.
Bachelors or Associate degree in a program in a science field or quality technology preferred
Experience in food manufacturing preferred
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound Math skills e.g. Percent Calculations, averages, means, standard deviation etc.
Respond quickly to information request from internal and external customers.
Ability to follow SOPs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

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