Laboratory Technician

Darigold Laboratory Technician

Darigold is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure that all products’ analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties meet product and regulatory specifications. The role involves communicating test results to the Quality Supervisor/Manager and other management as necessary.

Pay rate: $28.54-$35.68
Union position, night shift

• 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.
• Follow proper laboratory procedures 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, microbiological, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes:
• Tasting products on their expiry date to ensure product quality.
• Communicating test results to QA supervisor, QA Manager, and other management as deemed necessary.
• Obtain finished product and raw line samples for microbial and analytic testing.
• Prepare samples for testing, ensuring sterility and avoiding contamination.
• Receive samples in an organized manner, maintaining integrity.
• Perform extra tests when needed, ability to think critically and troubleshoot.
• Climb product tank ladders up to 40ft high.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs.
• Perform environmental monitoring duties around the facility as required by program standards.

• 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

• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• 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.

• 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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