Advanced Lab Technician
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We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Our Commitment To Diversity" etc? That's EEO boilerplate; should be removed. Also remove "As a condition of employment..." etc. Also remove "Benefits Of Working At Darigold" we keep benefits but need to extract specific benefits listed: Health and Wellness benefits, Paid vacation, sick and holidays, Pension contribution, Employee Assistance Program, Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable). Also "Specific contract per location:" maybe part of benefits. We'll keep those.
Pay: "$28.15 per hour". Include that.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to ensure we don't create Schedule section because none.
We need to extract responsibilities list from the "What You Will Do" paragraph. It's a long paragraph with many duties. We should break into bullet list items for each duty. Must preserve all substantive information; we can split into sensible bullet points.
Similarly "What You Bring" includes qualifications, skills, etc. We need to separate into Requirements, Qualifications, Skills sections as appropriate. The posting lumps many items under "What You Bring". We need to categorize: Requirements maybe baseline: Good Lab Practices, Advanced Certifications, Regulatory Standards, Computer Skills, Ability to type 40 wpm, Independent and Team Work, Fast-Paced Environment, Attention to detail, Analytical and Micro Testing, Microbiology Knowledge, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting, High Aptitude for Critical Work, Self-Starter, Task Prioritization. Nice to Haves: Experience with Specialized Equipment, Advanced Data Analysis, Training and Mentorship, Continuous Improvement Mindset.
We could put Requirements as mandatory items, Qualifications as certifications/education, Skills as technical/computer etc. But we need to follow instruction: Use sections only when posting has real specific content. We can create sections: Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Also About the role maybe from first paragraph: "Darigold is seeking a dedicated Advanced Laboratory Technician to join our Sunnyside team. As a laboratory technician, you will report to the lab supervisor and play a crucial role in our lab's daily operations. Your responsibilities will ensure that all quality and food safety-related tasks are completed efficiently and accurately." That's About the role.
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About the role
Darigold is seeking a dedicated Advanced Laboratory Technician to join our Sunnyside team. As a laboratory technician, you will report to the lab supervisor and play a crucial role in our lab's daily operations. Your responsibilities will ensure that all quality and food safety-related tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Perform department quality management system & programs including analytical, chemical, and microbiological testing of ingredient, environment, in-process samples and finished product samples.
- Support the facilities food safety plan and perform CCP and preventive control verification tasks to ensure hazard control points have been satisfied.
- Perform routine laboratory duties, including testing for finished and in-process samples.
- Handle sampling, grading, product inspection, and troubleshooting.
- Aid in collection of samples and perform necessary testing, documentation, and manage out-of-specification notifications and retests.
- Transfer data into systems for product releases.
- Perform in-process sample collection and analysis for plant operations.
- Notify the supervisor immediately if the product does not meet specifications; communicate any out of spec results to QA Management & Plant Management and perform necessary duties to confirm or deny any out-of-specification product.
- Assist with maintaining environmental swabbing program, track and report results; conduct environmental and investigative pathogen swabbing as required by program standards.
- Accurately record and retain data from analyses; identify trends in product testing data to identify opportunities and help perform root cause analysis for quality events.
- Perform necessary PM & calibration duties; run standards and calibrate equipment; ensure testing methods meet established standards.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment (e.g. pH meters, scales, pipettors, incubators, and biosafety cabinets) and the laboratory overall; focus on reliability and consistency of the entire testing process.
- Stock culture media, buffers, and reagents as needed.
- Collect all raw and pasteurized samples for plant inventory via milk component testing and support standardization of products manufactured.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Lab Practices (GLP).
- Accurately record data, maintain documentation, and prepare reports.
- Maintain and perform inventory for lab supplies and plant consumables; maintain a clean and operational laboratory to support program and systems.
- Report food safety risks or quality issues immediately and hold at-risk products for review.
- Participate and support the plant’s quality improvement plan (QIP) to drive compliance and results.
- Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ISO 17025).
- Assist in training new employees and developing LSOPs and OPLs; aid in training and coaching operations on quality and food safety processes and procedures, laboratory equipment and troubleshooting issues with equipment.
- Assist in identifying and troubleshooting issues with samples and/or equipment.
- Support fellow lab techs and sanitation techs as needed.
- Aid in training and certification for lab technicians.
- Lead projects as necessary to aid in strengthening the quality programs at the facility; participate in developing and maintaining the food safety culture at the facility.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement, striving for excellence in all aspects of laboratory operations.
- Support and maintain the food safety & quality management system focused on proactive reporting and addressing issues before they become an incident or impact product.
- Perform verification tasks of facilities preventive controls, critical control points, and prerequisite programs to confirm compliance with regulation.
- Perform and maintain annual laboratory proficiency testing and verification of lab tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by plant management.
Now Requirements: maybe include mandatory items: Good Lab Practices, Advanced Certifications, Regulatory Standards, Computer Skills, Ability to type at least 40 wpm, Independent and Team Work, Fast-Paced Environment, Attention to detail and high level of organizational skills, Analytical and Micro Testing ability, Microbiology Knowledge, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting, High Aptitude for Critical Work, Self-Starter, Task Prioritization.
We'll list as bullet.
Requirements
- Follow and demonstrate good lab practices.
- Possess advanced certifications in dairy science, food safety, food science, or laboratory techniques; attain and maintain WSDA approved licenses; Appendix N Certified Industry Analyst License & Plant Sampler License.
- Understanding of FDA, USDA, CODEX, and other relevant regulatory standards for dairy products; basic understanding of the PMO and FSMA requirements; attain and maintain HACCP, PCQI, and SQF certifications.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), database systems (LIMS, Oracle, SafetyChain, Smartsheets, etc.) and other relevant programs.
- Ability to type at least 40 wpm.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and high level of organizational skills.
- Ability to perform analytical and microbiological tests that produce results consistent with standards or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory.
- Intermediate understanding of food microbiology, serial dilutions, and familiarity with plating methods and different media preparation.
- Strong communication skills to drive teamwork across multiple different departments (maintenance, utilities, production).
- Ability to use critical thinking and troubleshooting skills for issues in the work area to address non-conformances identified.
- High aptitude for critical work and measurement, demonstrated by education, training, and 2+ years of laboratory experience.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
- Capability to prioritize tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
Qualifications: maybe include education/experience? The posting didn't explicitly state education beyond certifications. Could treat "Advanced Certifications" as qualifications. But we already used that in Requirements. Might combine? However we need to avoid duplication. Perhaps we treat Requirements as mandatory experience/skills, Qualifications as certifications/education, Skills as technical/computer etc. But we already put certifications in Requirements. Could shift certifications to Qualifications. Let's decide: Requirements: baseline abilities (Good Lab Practices, ability to work independently/team, fast-paced, attention to detail, analytical/micro testing ability, microbiology knowledge, communication, critical thinking, high aptitude, self-starter, task prioritization). Qualifications: advanced certifications, licenses, understanding of regulatory standards, HACCP/PCQI/SQF, computer skills, typing speed. Skills: maybe specialized equipment, data analysis, training/mentorship, continuous improvement. But the posting also lists "Nice to Haves" separate.
We need to avoid duplication and ensure all substantive info is present. Let's structure:
- Requirements: core competencies (Good Lab Practices, ability to work independently/team, fast-paced, attention to detail, analytical/micro testing ability, microbiology knowledge, communication, critical thinking, high aptitude, self-starter, task prioritization).
- Qualifications: advanced certifications (dairy science, food science, lab techniques), WSDA licenses, Appendix N Certified Industry Analyst License & Plant Sampler License, understanding of FDA/USDA/CODEX/PMO/FSMA, HACCP, PCQI, SQF certifications.
- Skills: computer skills (MS Office, LIMS, Oracle, SafetyChain, Smartsheets), typing 40 wpm, ability to perform analytical/micro tests, equipment operation/maintenance, stocking reagents, inventory, SOP/GLP adherence, data recording/reporting, lab maintenance, food safety reporting, QIP participation, safety protocol compliance, training new employees, developing LSOPs/OPLs, troubleshooting samples/equipment, supporting fellow techs, training/certification for lab techs, leading projects, developing food safety culture, continuous improvement, maintaining FSMS/QMS, performing verification tasks, annual proficiency testing.
- Nice to Haves could be included under Skills or a separate section "Preferred Qualifications". But we only have headings list; we could add a section "Preferred Qualifications" but not in allowed headings list. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use for section headings (e
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Our Commitment To Diversity" etc? That's EEO boilerplate; should be removed. Also remove "As a condition of employment..." etc. Also remove "Benefits Of Working At Darigold" we keep benefits but need to extract specific benefits listed: Health and Wellness benefits, Paid vacation, sick and holidays, Pension contribution, Employee Assistance Program, Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable). Also "Specific contract per location:" maybe part of benefits. We'll keep those. Pay: "$28.15 per hour". Include that. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to ensure we don't create Schedule section because none. We need to extract responsibilities list from the "What You Will Do" paragraph. It's a long paragraph with many duties. We should break into bullet list items for each duty. Must preserve all substantive information; we can split into sensible bullet points. Similarly "What You Bring" includes qualifications, skills, etc. We need to separate into Requirements, Qualifications, Skills sections as appropriate. The posting lumps many items under "What You Bring". We need to categorize: Requirements maybe baseline: Good Lab Practices, Advanced Certifications, Regulatory Standards, Computer Skills, Ability to type 40 wpm, Independent and Team Work, Fast-Paced Environment, Attention to detail, Analytical and Micro Testing, Microbiology Knowledge, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting, High Aptitude for Critical Work, Self-Starter, Task Prioritization. Nice to Haves: Experience with Specialized Equipment, Advanced Data Analysis, Training and Mentorship, Continuous Improvement Mindset. We could put Requirements as mandatory items, Qualifications as certifications/education, Skills as technical/computer etc. But we need to follow instruction: Use sections only when posting has real specific content. We can create sections: Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Also About the role maybe from first paragraph: "Darigold is seeking a dedicated Advanced Laboratory Technician to join our Sunnyside team. As a laboratory technician, you will report to the lab supervisor and play a crucial role in our lab's daily operations. Your responsibilities will ensure that all quality and food safety-related tasks are completed efficiently and accurately." That's About the role. We must not repeat job title as heading; we are not. Now produce HTML. We need to ensure we don't include any markdown fences. Just raw HTML. Let's craft.
About the role
Darigold is seeking a dedicated Advanced Laboratory Technician to join our Sunnyside team. As a laboratory technician, you will report to the lab supervisor and play a crucial role in our lab's daily operations. Your responsibilities will ensure that all quality and food safety-related tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Perform department quality management system & programs including analytical, chemical, and microbiological testing of ingredient, environment, in-process samples and finished product samples.
- Support the facilities food safety plan and perform CCP and preventive control verification tasks to ensure hazard control points have been satisfied.
- Perform routine laboratory duties, including testing for finished and in-process samples.
- Handle sampling, grading, product inspection, and troubleshooting.
- Aid in collection of samples and perform necessary testing, documentation, and manage out-of-specification notifications and retests.
- Transfer data into systems for product releases.
- Perform in-process sample collection and analysis for plant operations.
- Notify the supervisor immediately if the product does not meet specifications; communicate any out of spec results to QA Management & Plant Management and perform necessary duties to confirm or deny any out-of-specification product.
- Assist with maintaining environmental swabbing program, track and report results; conduct environmental and investigative pathogen swabbing as required by program standards.
- Accurately record and retain data from analyses; identify trends in product testing data to identify opportunities and help perform root cause analysis for quality events.
- Perform necessary PM & calibration duties; run standards and calibrate equipment; ensure testing methods meet established standards.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment (e.g. pH meters, scales, pipettors, incubators, and biosafety cabinets) and the laboratory overall; focus on reliability and consistency of the entire testing process.
- Stock culture media, buffers, and reagents as needed.
- Collect all raw and pasteurized samples for plant inventory via milk component testing and support standardization of products manufactured.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Lab Practices (GLP).
- Accurately record data, maintain documentation, and prepare reports.
- Maintain and perform inventory for lab supplies and plant consumables; maintain a clean and operational laboratory to support program and systems.
- Report food safety risks or quality issues immediately and hold at-risk products for review.
- Participate and support the plant’s quality improvement plan (QIP) to drive compliance and results.
- Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ISO 17025).
- Assist in training new employees and developing LSOPs and OPLs; aid in training and coaching operations on quality and food safety processes and procedures, laboratory equipment and troubleshooting issues with equipment.
- Assist in identifying and troubleshooting issues with samples and/or equipment.
- Support fellow lab techs and sanitation techs as needed.
- Aid in training and certification for lab technicians.
- Lead projects as necessary to aid in strengthening the quality programs at the facility; participate in developing and maintaining the food safety culture at the facility.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement, striving for excellence in all aspects of laboratory operations.
- Support and maintain the food safety & quality management system focused on proactive reporting and addressing issues before they become an incident or impact product.
- Perform verification tasks of facilities preventive controls, critical control points, and prerequisite programs to confirm compliance with regulation.
- Perform and maintain annual laboratory proficiency testing and verification of lab tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by plant management.
Requirements
- Follow and demonstrate good lab practices.
- Possess advanced certifications in dairy science, food safety, food science, or laboratory techniques; attain and maintain WSDA approved licenses; Appendix N Certified Industry Analyst License & Plant Sampler License.
- Understanding of FDA, USDA, CODEX, and other relevant regulatory standards for dairy products; basic understanding of the PMO and FSMA requirements; attain and maintain HACCP, PCQI, and SQF certifications.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), database systems (LIMS, Oracle, SafetyChain, Smartsheets, etc.) and other relevant programs.
- Ability to type at least 40 wpm.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and high level of organizational skills.
- Ability to perform analytical and microbiological tests that produce results consistent with standards or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory.
- Intermediate understanding of food microbiology, serial dilutions, and familiarity with plating methods and different media preparation.
- Strong communication skills to drive teamwork across multiple different departments (maintenance, utilities, production).
- Ability to use critical thinking and troubleshooting skills for issues in the work area to address non-conformances identified.
- High aptitude for critical work and measurement, demonstrated by education, training, and 2+ years of laboratory experience.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
- Capability to prioritize tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.