Analytical Lab Technician

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

At Freshpet, the Analytical Lab Technician is responsible for the sampling, testing and inspection of finished products that adhere to the Freshpet’s standards and specifications.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Execution of Raw Materials Sampling and Testing Program and Finished Product Sampling and Testing Program
• Maintain current Certificate of Analysis (COA) filings. Review incoming COAs for adherence to testing and shelf-life specifications
• Analytical equipment troubleshooting and routine maintenance. Schedule and perform instrument calibrations
• Management of Quality Laboratory supplies.
• Familiarization with Freshpet HACCP and food safety programs for all ingredients, packaging and finished goods
• Carry-out Ingredient and Packaging Releases, within Freshpet’s warehouse management system
• Utilize various analytical techniques and methodologies including Moisture, Fat and Protein analysis, Texture analysis, basic microbiology testing and additional analyses as needed
• Assist in method and specification development/revisions
• Lead investigation and assist with completion of CAPA reports
• Directly interact with operations and quality team personnel, in documenting any nonconforming events
• Assist with consumer complaint investigations
• Coordinate all test activities within the Micro Inclusion Testing Program.
• Provide back-up coverage in Micro Lab when necessary
• Drive continuous improvement activities in sampling and testing programs.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as necessary

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma plus 4 years industry experience and vocational training in Food Safety/Quality Systems, in food or pet food manufacturing required
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in science-related field (i.e. Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology) with 2+ years of vocational training and industry experience working in Food Safety/Quality Systems, in food or pet food manufacturing highly preferred
• Intermediate skills in personal computers to work with quality databases, enter and analyze data, read, and write emails
• Understanding, compliance, and enforcement of food Good Manufacturing Practices
• Able to work independently with little direct supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.