Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleFood Laboratory Specialist 1 (Quality Assurance)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $22.28 to $29.34 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Food Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1, NS=13:
A Bachelor’s degree in or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related fields.
Food Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2, NS=14:
A Bachelor’s degree in or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related fields; AND one year of professional experience conducting microbiological, immunological, or chemical testing and analysis in a commercial, academic, or governmental laboratory.
Food Laboratory Specialist 1, NS=18:
A Bachelor’s degree in or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related fields; AND two years of professional experience conducting microbiological, immunological, or chemical testing and analysis in a commercial, academic, or governmental laboratory.
Duties Description Department Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries.
If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you.
To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/
Division of Food Laboratory:
The Food Laboratory's mission is to provide expert state of the art analytical testing in support of food safety and security programs and consumer and agricultural interests in New York State. Current expertise in food chemistry, food microbiology, pesticide residues, animal feed and fertilizer testing. The laboratory supports the regulatory programs of the Divisions of Food Safety and Inspection, Milk Control and Dairy Services, and Plant Industry by providing analytical testing of samples that are collected as part of scheduled regulatory or surveillance programs and in response to disease outbreak investigations, consumer complaints, and a variety of other food related investigations. Specialized analytical services are provided on a contract basis to universities and state and federal agencies within and outside of New York State. The laboratory is accredited to the ISO 17025 and AOAC ALAAC standards.
Job Summary:
The Food Lab Specialist 1 will work within the Food Laboratory Division and in support of Quality Assurance (QA).
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assists maintaining A2LA accreditation to the ISO 17025 standards and ALACC criteria for the laboratory program.
• Advises the QA manager and officers on developing and issuing current laboratory SOP’s.
• Revises existing SOPs as indicated.
• Assists monitoring QA/QC, including accuracy and precision of analytical data, using control charts, check sample results and proficiency testing programs (PT) results.
• Assists overseeing the corrective action request (CAR) process and internal audit program, including training personnel as needed.
• Assists on internal audits to assess compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Prepare and review LFFM data package when requested.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript(s) to the system. Our online employment application can be found at: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html
The deadline to apply is December 15, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov.
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