Quality Lab Technician 1

About the role

Danone is seeking Quality Lab Technicians for its Beverage Business Quality Lab in Dallas, TX. The role supports manufacturing by ensuring product quality through analytical and microbiological testing, documentation, and compliance with cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical checks including butterfat, total solids, pH, acid, flavor odor, cryoscopy, peroxide, shipping, coffee checks, viscosity, temperatures, DMC, DMSCC, and SPC.
• Conduct microbiological testing and documentation of finished and in‑process products; generate standard reports of results.
• Analyze ingredients, in‑process batched product, and finished product.
• Verify taste, odor, and appearance of finished product and interpret test results to release product that meets food quality specifications.
• Perform post‑sanitation swabs of equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of processing areas to ensure compliance with cGMPs and sanitation requirements.
• Perform Quality Team Audits, including Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping.
• Document non‑conforming product and communicate information to supervisors.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work with chemicals and evaluate physical properties of ingredients and products.
• Availability to work weekends and flexibility for overtime as needed.
• Physical ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Capability to work in cold conditions for extended periods and in loud, industrial environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface regularly with multiple departments and leadership levels.
• Accuracy and precision in testing procedures, mix formulation calculations, and a keen sense of odors and flavors.
• Basic math, critical‑thinking, and result‑interpretation abilities.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Ability to read, write, and interpret specification tables, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective prioritization, organization, and decision‑making abilities.
• Capability to present information clearly in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings.

Skills

• Proficiency with office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, scanners).
• Software experience: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio), SAP, MP2, IQS.
• Laboratory equipment experience: CEM, FT120, D‑Count, Epic, Petrifilm, Lateral Flow Device, pipettors, pH meter, refractometer, conductivity meter, microscope, incubators, etc.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• Opportunity to work with well‑known food and beverage brands (Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, Happy Family).
• Being part of a large Certified B Corp™ focused on health, community, and the planet.
• Access to a workforce of 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada.