Laboratory Technician

Description

Darigold is looking for a Laboratory Technician. The Laboratory Technician ensures 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.

Pay rate: $28.54-$35.68

This is a union position and on night shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

· Maintain documentation and records of all testing in compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements.

· Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain calibration documentation.

· Provide timely and accurate testing of products.

· Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department and Rainier Laboratory Department

· Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results.

· Ensure that all products’ analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes:

o Tasting products on their expiry date to ensure product quality.

o Communicating test results to QA supervisor, QA Manager, and other Management as deemed necessary.

· Obtain finished product and Raw line samples for micro and analytic testing.

o Prepare samples for testing, ensuring sterility and avoiding contamination.

o Receive samples in an organized manner, maintaining integrity.

· Performing extra tests when needed, ability to think critically and troubleshoot.

· Must be able to climb product tank ladders up to 40ft high.

· Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs.

· Performs environmental monitoring duties around the facility as required by program standards.

This position will also assist with:

· Third party audit review and response, assisting as needed during audits.

· Validating methodology

· Regulatory compliance

· Trouble-shooting issues

· Special projects

· General cleanliness and sanitation of the site and laboratory

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Excellent organizational skills

· Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision.

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory as well as a basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods.

· Must be flexible and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

· BA or BS preferred in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry

· Lab Experience

· 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry is preferred

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