Lab Technician D (Chemistry Lab)

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued team members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage team members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups

Pay Range: $21.30 to $25.10 per hour

Purpose of Position:

The Lab Technician D is responsible for performing chemical analyses in support of poultry production, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures high-quality, timely, and accurate analytical testing of poultry products, raw materials, water, feed, and sanitation chemicals. Should have a strong technical background in laboratory procedures and techniques, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and accuracy in work. Supports management, chemists and other quality system compliances as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chemical Analysis: Perform routine and non-routine testing of poultry-related matrices, including Proximate analysis, Allergen, Mycotoxins, Particle Size etc....Operate and maintain related equipment used in the analysis.
• Method Development: Assist in developing, validating, and optimizing new chemical testing methods in accordance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
• Compliance & Accreditation: Follow internal SOPs to maintain USDA & ELAP accreditation. Maintain proper documentation and traceability.
• Data Management: Maintain laboratory records, logs, and documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Review, interpret, and report analytical results with precision and data integrity.
• Safety & Waste Management: Adhere to chemical hygiene and hazardous waste handling protocols. Promote a safe lab environment. Assist in storage and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Quality Control: Calibrate and operate laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results. Implement and monitor internal quality control procedures, including the review of QC charts, duplicate testing, reference standards, and corrective actions for out-of-spec results.
• Workflow Prioritization: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and problems related to laboratory equipment, procedures, and processes. Assist management and lab team members to prioritize testing to ensure high-throughput and time-sensitive samples are handled efficiently.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the management.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related field; relevant laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, preferably in a food or poultry testing laboratory
• Strong knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and experience with QC practices
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials, and proficiency in their operation and maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact professionally with management, laboratory staff and customers.
• Experience with SAP, COA generation, and data integrity best practices

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience coordinating or participating in proficiency testing programs
• Laboratory techniques
• Equipment operation
• Data analysis, attention to detail
• Organization, communication, and problem solving
• Teamwork

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.