Excellent communication skills
Ability to speak and/ or write English. Spanish speaking and writing is desired
Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position.
Must understand people and be able to communicate effectively.
Basic understanding of microbiological and chemistry testing procedures
Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
Previous experience in food manufacturing environment with laboratory testing and sampling experience
Must be organized and analytical
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires exposure to machines, chemicals and solvents
Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and laboratory equipment
Ability to work independently
Basic understanding of laboratory testing equipment
Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and laboratory results
Requires prolonged sitting and standing, bending, stooping and climbing
Ability to do basic math calculations, input data into a computer and analyze data is required.
Experience in Food Manufacturing with Food Science _I_ Technology or equivalent experience preferred
Ability to give, to receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans and prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
Must be adaptable and flexible
Excellent recordkeeping in documentation skills
Experience in microbiology, GMP's, chemistry, design, sanitation and quality systems preferred