Position: Lab Technician Location: Winchester, VA Duration: Contract to Hire Hours: 6AM to 6PM with swing, rotating shift Interview Process: 1 Shadowing Interview Onsite Compensation: 14/hr Start Date: ASAP This client in Winchester is always open to recent college graduates looking for a new career within the food science and/or lab industry. If you would like to apply, please submit your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resume] and a recruiter will be in touch! Responsibilities: Laboratory testing to meet standards set up in PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry and FDA 2400 methods requirements. Pulling, logging, and running finish product and processing samples for all test required on each product. Pull sample of incoming raw material and packaging to determine acceptability of loads from our suppliers. Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensures compliance to company specifications. Must be able to prepare media and other lab controls. These would include but are not limited to pour plates, buffer water, etc. Operate autoclave to sterilize plates and equipment as needed while ensuring sterility test are accurate. Assist in lab equipment PMs such as cleaning the Micro Luminescence Systems weekly with caustic; drain and clean the autoclave bi-weekly; changing fluid standards and filters on the cryoscopy. Innoclulating batch tanks with enzyme and vitamins and recording usages on the various logs. Responsible for the daily cleanup and review of racking systems in the incubators and cooler to set up for shelf life testing. Participate in environmental testing in and around plant that includes swabbing, air plating, water sampling, etc. Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up. Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products. Requirements: BS/BA in related science Intermediate Computer Skill (ie Word, Excel, etc) Ability to work well with people. Communication skills are a must. Multi-tasked Individual. Ability to work independently. EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178