Analytical Sciences Technician

Daisy Brand; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Virtual healthcare

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

PTO + floating holidays

PTO rollover

Volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Daisy Brand in Garland, Texas is seeking an Analytical Sciences Technician to support testing of dairy ingredients and fermented products using a wide range of laboratory techniques. You will work with a team of laboratory professionals and report to the Analytical Sciences Manager.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field, excellent laboratory skills, and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with Excel and good communication are valued.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant science field.
• Excellent laboratory skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong communication and time-management abilities.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and document samples according to the standard procedure.
• Perform routine, semi-routine, and complex analytical testing per procedures.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and samples.
• Maintain accurate records and report test results in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain all glassware and equipment.
• Operate laboratory equipment per procedure.
• Participate in training to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform other laboratory tasks when needed.

Skills

Lab skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Excel

Teamwork

Independence

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Analytical Sciences Technician works with a group of laboratory professionals to support various projects across the organization by delivering accurate analytical testing of dairy ingredients and fermented products using a wide range of laboratory techniques. The Analytical Sciences Technician reports to the Analytical Sciences Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and document samples according to the standard procedure.
• Perform routine, semi-routine, and complex duties associated with various aspects of analytical testing according to the standard laboratory procedures.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and samples.
• Maintain accurate records and report test results in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain all glassware and equipment.
• Operates laboratory equipment as detailed in the laboratory procedure.
• Participate in training to improve the accuracy, precision, and efficiency.
• Perform other laboratory tasks when needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent laboratory skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Basic computer, including Microsoft Excel, and math skills are preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently.

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories - sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we've earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn't accidental; it's actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.