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FoodChain ID

Food safety testing, certification, compliance

Laboratory Assistant

Life Sciences ResearchPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeCaxias do Sul, RS, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Basic laboratory knowledge is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
  • A completed high school education is required.
  • Attention to detail is required.
  • Organization is required.
  • Teamwork is required.
  • Basic English is recommended.
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025 is recommended.
  • Technical education or higher education in progress is recommended.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, check, identify, and weigh customer samples for internal or third-party analysis; assess whether samples are suitable for analysis, contact third parties to align information, and contact customers about discrepancies or decisions to continue or send another sample.
  • Prepare samples for third parties, identify them with FoodChain codes, arrange transportation, and ensure appropriate storage conditions for frozen samples.
  • Control and check laboratory instruments daily, including blades, processors, cups, thermometers, and scales.
  • Grind and aliquot samples using the necessary equipment, removing control samples and processing samples to the size and quantity required for analysis.
  • Clean and sanitize benches, instruments, equipment, glassware, and the work area according to company standards to maintain process quality and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Dispose of reagents, samples, and process waste in designated locations.
  • Support preparation of quality-control samples when needed.
  • Comply with internal and customer health and safety standards.
  • Identify deviations, risks, and opportunities in daily work and communicate them to responsible parties to determine appropriate actions and align with the team.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information.
  • Provide information to colleagues in response to questions about completed work.
  • Perform additional activities of similar nature and complexity within the role's scope, as requested by the area or immediate supervisor.

About the Company

FoodChain ID

Food safety testing, certification, compliance

FoodChain ID provides technology-enabled solutions for the global food and beverage industry to ensure safety, quality, and supply-chain transparency. It delivers testing, inspection, certification, and regulatory-compliance services for programs like BRC, SQF, USDA Organic, and Non-GMO verification, plus a cloud platform called SupplyTrak to manage documents and track certifications. The company differentiates itself by founding the Non-GMO Project’s technical administration and expanding via acquisitions, including Sbcert for Brazil’s SISBOV system to boost livestock traceability. Its goal is to help clients meet food-safety and sustainability requirements, speed product development, and navigate global regulations.

Company size
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Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Fairfield, CA
Founded
2007

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