With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. 35 years strong, and still growing! Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

The Lab Technician will assist the Lab Manager in determining diseases in all samples received by the lab. This involves diagnostic testing in the Wonderful Laboratories, Plant Pathology Division. This position set and maintain quality assurance compliance objectives to achieve production targets. This position will be based out of our Shafter Laboratories.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assure that the methods and procedures utilized are current, efficient, strictly followed and that safety standards are maintained.
• Assists the Manager in the plant diagnostics program.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Requires direct involvement in daily testing activities of diagnostic samples.
• Track and report quality metrics during production season
• Participate in internal/external audits pertaining to quality control systems and regulatory compliance.
• Develop procedures, schedule testing and oversee validation activities.
• Able to work in teamwork with low level supervision after appropriate training is provided.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management and Company.

Qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.
• High School education or GED equivalent. Advanced degree preferred. 
• Preferred experience in biological, chemical, agricultural or mathematical field, or related discipline and in a food, beverage, agricultural, or related industry in a quality control environment, or an equivalent combination education and experience.
• ELISA techniques preferred but nor required.
• Laboratory experience and knowledge in disease diagnostics techniques including viral, fungal or bacterial pathogens with molecular identifications tools.
• Possess a basic understanding of microbiological organisms and their impact on plant health.
• Knowledge on writing reports, and root cause analysis and corrective actions for investigations.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Bilingual English/ Spanish strongly preferred.

Perks

• Be on the forefront of a growing business!
• Competitive benefits packing including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k and bonus opportunity
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Personal Hours and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why choose Wonderful?

The Wonderful Company is a successful, entrepreneurial, privately held company with healthy, iconic, authentic brands, and ethical, creative, innovative business practices. We are passionate about sustainability, social responsibility, philanthropy, and wellness -- for our employees, their communities, and consumers around the world.

• We are harvesting a better world - We use the power of business to make the world a better place.
• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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