Dairy Lab Tech II: Food Safety & QA Champion

Sartori Cheese; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartori Cheese in Crescent City, CA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through routine microbiological and chemical testing of in-process, finished product, and environmental samples.

You will prepare samples and media, enter data accurately, assist with HACCP-related monitoring, and back up the laboratory supervisor. The role requires attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to support audits and investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalen­t required; associate degree in natural science preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related quality experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in a dairy facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic microbiological or chemical analysis to support operations and compliance.
• Maintains data in company databases and supports weekend production activities.
• Prepares testing materials, media and samples for internal and external testing.
• Assists with audits, investigations, and special projects.
• Trains and guides team members and backs up the supervisor as needed.

Skills

Laboratory testing

GLP

Mathematical calculations

MS Office

LIMS

Analytical skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred (natural sciences)

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sartori Cheese in Crescent City, CA, is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through routine microbiological and chemical testing of in-process, finished product, and environmental samples.

You will prepare samples and media, enter data accurately, assist with HACCP-related monitoring, and back up the laboratory supervisor. The role requires attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to support audits and investigations.