Dairy Lab Technician: Microbiology & Quality

Saputo Inc.; Newman (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a lab technician to support quality and food-safety programs in our California facility. You will conduct microbiology work, plate samples aseptically, and operate specialized lab equipment to ensure product safety and quality.

The role requires independent work, multitasking, and precise documentation. Based in California, this full-time position offers hands-on lab duties, overtime as needed, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold Saputo’s high standards

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work aseptically with microbiological samples.
• Must be able to take sterile cheese samples and plate for microbiology.
• Must be able to read and interpret microbiological plating samples.
• Must be able to work accurately in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work safely with chemicals.
• Must be able to learn new procedures as they arise.
• Responsible for food safety and quality.
• Perform SAP functions in the system.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAP functions in the system.
• Ensure food safety and quality in daily lab work.
• Operate lab equipment (FT 120 Foss, CEM oven, salt analyzer) as trained.
• Read and interpret microbiology plating results.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments and results.
• Collaborate with team to support production goals.

Skills

Physical stamina

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Read/write English

Lab skills

Tools

FT 120 Foss

CEM oven

Salt analyzer

SAP functions

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a lab technician to support quality and food-safety programs in our California facility. You will conduct microbiology work, plate samples aseptically, and operate specialized lab equipment to ensure product safety and quality.

The role requires independent work, multitasking, and precise documentation. Based in California, this full-time position offers hands-on lab duties, overtime as needed, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold Saputo’s high standards