Lab Technician

Job Summary

About the Role

Cumberland Dairy is seeking a Lab Technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing on finished products, raw materials, and associated items. This role requires adherence to food safety and quality system requirements, including meeting regulatory, customer, and SQF standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all applicable standard operating procedures
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset
• Aid in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a science field or 1-2 years related experience
• Biological Science degree preferred
• Pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Flavor milk-based, sugar-based, and caffeine-based products
• Stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift
• Lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally including overhead
• Work in a wet environment
• Work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Read, speak, and write in English
• Work in a team environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

Skills

• Continuous improvement mindset
• Standard operating procedures maintenance
• Chemical and microbiological testing
• Reading and writing in English
• Teamwork
• Flexibility with work schedule

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided

Pay

$24 per hour

Schedule

10-hour shifts - night shift - weekend availability required