Lab Technician
About the company
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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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
Responsibilities
- Accurately analyze milk and water samples following the NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements.
- Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications.
- Ability to follow good lab practices.
- Meticulous, organized, ability to multitask, and manages time well.
- Perform and maintain quality control testing records.
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
- 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.
- Prepare media and reagents.
- Perform general housekeeping.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or years of experience in a related field.
- Understanding of Evaluation of Milk Laboratories (EML), NCIMS/FDA Accreditation of Milk Laboratory requirements, and Appendix N requirements is desired.
- Excellent communication skills to share ideas/technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.