Lab Technician

About Us

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a member-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative known for producing high-quality, award-winning dairy products. Established in 1916, MMPA markets 5 billion pounds of milk annually and is the ninth largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, serving members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. At MMPA, commitment to milk quality begins on the farm and extends through five processing facilities and wholly owned subsidiary brands, Superior Dairy and Heritage Ridge Creamery. With seven sites across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, MMPA continues to shape the future of the dairy industry through innovation, product diversification and strategic growth while returning value to its member-owners.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

About the Role

The Novi Laboratory Technician is responsible and accountable for performing quality assurance and testing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyze milk and water samples following the NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements.
• Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications.
• Follow good lab practices.
• Perform and maintain quality control testing records.
• Work in a team setting as well as independently.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Prepare media and reagents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment by personally following safety rules and practices.
• Identify and solve problems related to tests and equipment using solid technical knowledge.

Requirements

• Detail oriented, organized, ability to multitask, and manages time well.
• BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field is preferred.
• Laboratory experience is preferred.
• Understanding of Evaluation of Milk Laboratories (EML), NCIMS/FDA Accreditation of Milk Laboratory requirements, and Appendix N requirements is desired.
• Good communication skills to share ideas/technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, handle, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Many tasks include repetitive movements.
• The employee is required to frequently sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.