Laboratory Technician- Vacation Relief

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.

Schedule:

Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday from 5:00am-5:30pm What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Bring:

• 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
• Ability to attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in science discipline.
• 2+ years laboratory technician experience. Benefits of Working at Darigold We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:
• 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 Our Commitment to Diversity Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.