Cheese Quality Lab Technician

Joseph Farms; Atwater, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Educational Reimbursement

Paid time off

Free cheese

Job summary

Joseph Gallo Farms is seeking a Lab Technician to perform biological and chemical evaluation of final products, intermediates, raw materials, and facilities. You will conduct quality assurance analyses and assist in validation, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company standards.

As part of the QA team, you will collect samples, perform tests, maintain records, and collaborate with production staff to ensure timely results and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Science Degree preferred.
• 4+ years lab experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of GMP regulations.
• Excellent teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently and achieve problem resolution with minimal supervision.
• Competent in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform bacteriological, physical, chemical and other tests on raw and finished product.
• Collect necessary samples from Production floor.
• Prepare slides and incubate slides with cell cultures.
• Examine chemical and biological samples to identify cell structures and locate bacteria or extraneous material.
• Record and compile test results, and prepare graphs, charts, and reports.
• Analyze test results to classify products or compare with standards.
• Monitor silo temperatures.
• Verify compliance and alert QA manager of deviations.
• Maintain lab records and equipment in order.
• Communicate with lab supervisor and production personnel.
• Conduct air quality testing around processing areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Science Degree Preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joseph Gallo Farms is seeking a Lab Technician to perform biological and chemical evaluation of final products, intermediates, raw materials, and facilities. You will conduct quality assurance analyses and assist in validation, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company standards.

As part of the QA team, you will collect samples, perform tests, maintain records, and collaborate with production staff to ensure timely results and continuous improvement.