Laboratory Technician- Night Shift

About the role

Darigold is looking for a Laboratory Technician to ensure that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Quality Supervisor/Manager and other Management as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing, sampling, documentation, and out-of-specification call backs as well as other duties or projects as may be assigned including in some cases releases.
• Contacts supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications.
• Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications.
• Execute testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical.
• On some occasions might obtain the samples.
• Execute testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical.
• On some occasions might obtain samples.
• Performs environmental conveyor swabbing as required by program standards.
• Responsible for accurately record and retain data from analysis.
• Calibrates equipment and ensures that testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with an established standard.
• Performs extra tests when needed.

Requirements

• Good communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS office software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods.
• To attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science discipline.
• 2+ years laboratory technician experience.

Skills

• Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification.

Benefits

• Employer 401K contribution of up to 5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits.
• Employer paid life & disability coverage.
• $1.50/hours night shift differential (where applicable).
• Paid time off and paid Holidays.
• 8 weeks paid parental Leave.
• Education assistance.
• Community giving through matching donations.
• Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program.
• OT Eligible.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Thursday- Saturday and every other Wednesday from 5:00pm-5:30am.