Dairy Lab Technician – Quality & Impact Specialist

HP Hood LLC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood LLC in the United States is seeking a Lab Technician to support quality and safety in dairy testing. You will pull and handle samples, perform chemical, microbiological and shelf life analyses, and report quality issues to the proper personnel.

The role requires knowledge of basic lab QC, ability to work with team, and adherence to GMP and sanitation standards. You will maintain documentation, prepare media, operate autoclave, and participate in environmental testing around the plant.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related science and/or equivalent quality role experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and CIP sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing to meet PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry and FDA 2400 methods requirements.
• Pull, log and run finish products and processing samples for testing.
• Pull samples of incoming raw material and packaging to determine acceptability of loads.
• Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepare media and other lab controls (plates, buffers, etc.).
• Operate autoclave to sterilize plates and equipment and ensure sterility tests are accurate.
• Assist in lab equipment PMs (cleaning systems, autoclave, changing standards).
• Inoculate batch tanks with enzyme and vitamins and record logs.
• Responsible for daily cleanup and review of racking in incubators and cooler for shelf life testing.
• Participate in environmental testing (swabbing, air plating, water sampling).
• Verify plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS/BA in related science

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

HP Hood LLC in the United States is seeking a Lab Technician to support quality and safety in dairy testing. You will pull and handle samples, perform chemical, microbiological and shelf life analyses, and report quality issues to the proper personnel.

The role requires knowledge of basic lab QC, ability to work with team, and adherence to GMP and sanitation standards. You will maintain documentation, prepare media, operate autoclave, and participate in environmental testing around the plant.