Microbiology Laboratory Technician

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Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can't you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate-and Beyond.

OVERVIEW

The Lab Technician's primary responsibility is collecting samples from production, preparing samples, and conducting specified tests according to standard protocols. This person would maintain sample traceability from production through final product result, report testing results, and request additional samples as needed while maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Collect daily product samples from production facilities.
* Prepare and conduct lab testing for finished products, raw materials, trial products, as well as environmental samples.
* Maintain sample and testing material traceability by documenting lot numbers being tested and used.
* Ensure lab inventory is properly maintained and supplied.
* Record and communicate lab results to the plant management team.
* Perform additional testing as needed.
* Contribute to development and review of standard operating procedures for the lab.
* Responsible for planning and performing tests and calibrations.
* Provide result interpretations and professional opinions.
* Assist with training of new team members as needed.
* Additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Biology preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
* The employee must have the ability to quantitatively review technical procedures. In addition, must write detailed reports and general day-to-day oversight and related correspondence.
* Strong mathematical skills
* Strong PC skills, including MS office programs
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Must be able to repetitively lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations

Please note that Beyond Meat has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. As a condition of employment, our employees working on-site are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.