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Nestle Quality Technician (3rd shift 11pm -7:30am) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary:
Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. Conduct analyses of incoming materials, in-line samples, semi-finished product, and finished product to assess their conformance to established quality standards.
SHIFT: 3rd shift 11pm -7:30am, Sun – Thurs
Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory Operations
• Performs Microbiological, Chemical, and/or Physical testing of: Incoming Materials, In-Line samples, Semi-finished and Finished products
Environmental Monitoring
• Investigational samples: Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area, Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment, Conducts internal and external analytical reporting and Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies
Laboratory Quality Ambassador
• Comprehends and follows Nestle Good Laboratory Practices (NGLPs), Laboratory Safety Standards, and Biosafety/Biosecurity Protocols
• Completes review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy
• Performs method monitoring through control charting and investigates trends
• Performs analyses to support qualification / validation / verification protocols
Training / Communication
• Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results
• Trains new and existing lab personnel on methods and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned:
• Chemistry Area Responsibilities: Incoming Materials, In-Line Samples, Semi-Finished & Finished Products and Investigational Samples
Qualitative & quantitative Chemical and Nutritional examinations including, but not limited to:
• Fat by Mojonnier, Protein by Combustion & Distillation, Ash, Oven Moisture, Oven Solids, Minerals by ICP-OES, Vitamins by HPLC, Enzymatic Activity by Spectrophotometer, LDS-PAGE Profiles, Fatty Acid by GC, Raw Material Identity Analysis, Chloride by Titration and FTNIR Fat, Protein, Solids
Experience and Education Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical experience is an asset
• Expertise in relevant laboratory analyses
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required; SAP experience is preferred
Requisition ID: 330760
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