Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician Preston, WA 

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Job description

**Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician**

**Preston, WA**

**Schedule: M-F** **8:30pm-5:00am** **(3rd Shift)**

**Pay Rate: $22/hr**

**6-month contract with potential to convert at the end**

Kelly has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician role. Come work for this fun beverage company who believes when it comes to success, we're only as strong as our team. They empower employees to forge the way-finding opportunity at the intersection of what they love, what we need, and where they thrive.

**Responsibilities**

+ Monitor attributes of finished product and evaluate its sensory to determine whether that product meets a set of standards

+ Record required data accurately and promptly. Often using computer software to record and analyze data

+ Conduct daily sampling and inspection of water treatment, and wastewater to determine if they meet set specifications

+ Collect and test samples of raw materials and finished product.

+ Collect and perform micro testing on wastewater samples, water treatment samples, finished product, rinse samples, and packaging samples

+ Maintains the cleanliness of test equipment, utensils, and laboratory in accordance with standard food laboratory techniques, methods, and requirements

+ Assists with syrup batching

+ Perform and document pre-operational inspection at startup and product change-over

+ Cross Train as a QA batcher to assist in batching and cover for vacation relief

+ Perform CIP/ COP procedures on the batching, blending and filling equipment

+ Complies with and enforces all GLPs (Good Laboratory Practices), and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)

+ Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.

**Requirements**

+ Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, microbiology or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.

+ Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

+ Ability to accommodate overtime, occasionally working other shifts and weekends.

+ Professional appearance and demeanor.

+ Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively

+ high attention to detail, good prioritization, time-management, and troubleshooting skills

+ Good collaboration and communication skills but also ability to work independently

If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to and schedule a time with me at . OR Apply Today!

**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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**About Kelly** **®**

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