What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Darigold, Inc.?
Darigold is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Caldwell team. The Laboratory Technician Ensure that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Manager and other Management as deemed necessary.
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:
- Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science discipline.
- 2 years laboratory technician experience.
Nice to Have’s
- If applicable, ability to attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS office software
- Ability to work independently.
- 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.
- Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods
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 9%
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits (employee and employer share contribution amount)
- Employer paid life & disability coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 8 weeks paid paternal leave.
- Community giving through matching donations.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
