Dairy Lab Technician II - Microbiology & QA

Foremost Farms USA; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-匹6

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Daily Pay Option

EAP

Referral Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Foremost Farms USA in Michigan is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to join our plant laboratory and production team. The role focuses on accurate sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to meet customer and company standards.

You'll perform tests, prepare reagents, enter results into the R12 system, and maintain strict documentation while following GMPs, GLPs, and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 2-3 years of job-related experience.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
• Associate degree or lab certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and testing per procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare lab samples for testing and shipment to other labs and customers.
• Prepare reagents, microbial culture media, and controls according to standard formulas.
• Conduct sampling in the production environment (environmental pathogen sponges, ATP swabs, etc.).
• Enter test results into R12 and other databases.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing and maintain quality standards.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and waste.

Skills

Lab sampling

Analytical testing

Documentation

Quality compliance

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or lab certification preferred

Tools

R12

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

Foremost Farms USA in Michigan is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to join our plant laboratory and production team. The role focuses on accurate sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to meet customer and company standards.

You'll perform tests, prepare reagents, enter results into the R12 system, and maintain strict documentation while following GMPs, GLPs, and safety policies.