Job Description
Job DescriptionLab TechnicianJob Description
The Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction by performing tests on production and finished product samples. This position supports the manufacture of dairy-related products by ensuring compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Achieve goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
- Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to enhance productivity and equipment capabilities.
- Comply with GMPs, SOPs, corporate, and plant policies.
- Provide assistance and support in the production facility and train on key production areas.
- Gain competence on line circuits and ensure proper hookups.
- Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.
- Comply with legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety.
- Report safety concerns and take corrective actions.
- Report food safety problems and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.
- Maintain sanitary work areas and adhere to sanitation practices.
- Communicate effectively between shifts and departments.
- Conduct and evaluate product testing for compliance with standards.
- Release compliant products from hold in the inventory management system.
- Inspect and verify sanitary conditions of processing lines, fillers, and tanks.
- Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets.
- Conduct microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing as required.
- Conduct bacteria and shelf-life testing of samples.
- Maintain laboratory logbook and Hold/Disposition Log.
- Log and send out Certificates of Analysis.
- Complete Titratable Acidity tests using all methods.
- Conduct allergen testing as required.
- Perform sterile sampling of tanks and report results.
- Complete and report product testing using tally and Product Testing Record.
- Perform cryoscope testing on milk products.
- Verify correct labeling of products.
- Conduct EQA testing.
- Complete shelf-life sensory testing and attend annual training.
- Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment.
- Conduct product sterility testing on received samples.
- Update log and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log.
- Utilize LIMS system and verify analytical, sensory, and microbiological testing.
Essential Skills
- Basic to complex mathematical skills for handling job tasks and inquiries.
- Proficiency in English for reading, writing, and communication.
- Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, and goals.
- Ability to operate facility equipment as required.
- Completion of company training requirements.
- Ability to interpret company documents and literature.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of GED or High School Diploma required.
- Associate's degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent highly preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar food industry lab setting highly preferred.
Work Environment
The role requires working in a production facility with adherence to GMP dress code standards. It involves shifts with varying availability, including mornings, afternoons, and overnights, based on a rotating schedule. The position demands maintaining a safe work environment and compliance with company policies and performance standards.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $24.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.
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