Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Pay: Up to $18.90/hour depending on experience

Shift Differential: $1.50 between the hours of 6pm-6am

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 2pm- 10:30pm

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Who we are:

Schwan's Company, a . affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading . manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima, and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; Bibigo, and Pagoda Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit

What we want to do for you:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
• 401k with Company Match

What we are looking for:

Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. We want individuals who take that seriously.

• High school or equivalent, post-secondary education in science preferred with 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Bring high energy and positive attitude every day; always be curious and interested in learning
• Speak up! Recommend areas for improvement or efficiency; always be an advocate for safety
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate basic technical documents
• Ability to learn about and operate standard laboratory equipment
• Basic communication skills and interpersonal skills, basic level proficiency in operating a PC
• Basic math skills
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• HACCP certification preferred. Prior microbiology or laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for performing microbiological tests on samples of incoming ingredients, in-process components, finished goods and raw materials and for reading and recording the results of those tests to meet agreed upon and expected performance standards
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining microbiology operations, equipment, and facilities
• Performs microbiological tests using specific media and procedures in accordance with USDA, FDA, State, Federal and company regulations
• Assists with daily swab schedules and paperwork
• Records tests daily, reporting any out of specification results to the lead or supervisor
• Performs media preparation and sterilization
• Complies with Good Lab Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Logs incoming samples and enters results into spreadsheets
• Maintains a clean work area and ensures sterile testing conditions in the laboratory
• Maintains inventory of supplies
• Assist with Pre-Operational start-up and verification
• Releases raw materials and microbiological holds when there are acceptable results or as instructed by supervision
• Prepares temperature sensitive products for shipment to 3rd party laboratory as specified by customers
• Position may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.