Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift Job at Nestle in Eau Claire

At Nestle 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 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: Join our team at Nestle Health Science as a Laboratory Quality Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of our products through comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis.

In this position, you will support our quality control efforts by conducting microbiological, chemical, and physical tests at various stages of production while upholding the highest laboratory standards. You will provide essential support by performing necessary quality tests and analyses, and communicating results promptly to ensure product safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations:
  • Performs Microbiological, Chemical, and/or Physical Testing of Incoming Materials, In-Line samples, Semi-finished, 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. Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Laboratory Quality Ambassador:
  • Comprehends and follows Nestle Good Laboratory Practices, 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.
• Safety and Environmental:
  • Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets.
  • Follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
  • Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc.
• Quality:
  • Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets.
  • Follow Nestle Good Manufacturing Practices, report food safety and quality issues immediately.
  • Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to Nestle Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
  • Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.
• Nestle Continued Excellence (NCE):
  • Understand and apply the principles of NCE and continuous improvement in the work area.
  • Maintain a clean and 5S compliant work area.
  • Engagement in NCE practices as needed.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Production or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a laboratory or analytical setting a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant laboratory analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with SAP a plus.

Nestle is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.