Dairy Lab Technician: Quality & Micro Testing

CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Creamery is seeking a Lab Technician for our Dairy Manufacturing Plant in Modesto to support routine laboratory and administrative duties. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, quality testing, and safe operation of lab equipment.

You will perform organoleptic and physicochemical analyses, prepare samples, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety policies. Bachelor's degree in related field or 2 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or related field or 2 years experience.
• Accurate record-keeping and data entry with COAs.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of US customary units and metric system.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform organoleptic testing on required product samples including fresh and at code products.
• Perform accurate physiochemical and microbiological preparation, testing, counting and examinations of raw materials, in process products, and finished goods.
• Approve release of in process and finished products including “first off” testing, while verifying adherence to stated specification.
• Record and enter data, create COAs, and other reports, promptly and accurately.
• Maintain various production, raw material, testing, and quality control records in an organized manner.
• Report and take necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality issues from occurring.
• Perform pre-operational checks and sanitation inspections in adherence to filler release procedure.
• Perform environmental swabbing, line checks, allergen tests, special projects, and any other duties as assigned.
• Apply proper aseptic sample collection, transport, storage testing, and disposal.
• Follow all company Safety Policies, Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proficient in the use of standard computer software, i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of US customary units and metric system including weights and measures.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Quality testing

Record keeping

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology or related field or 2 years experience

Tools

Foss FTIR

Brix meter

pH meter

EQA

CEM

Scales

Pipettes

Job description

Crystal Creamery is seeking a Lab Technician for our Dairy Manufacturing Plant in Modesto to support routine laboratory and administrative duties. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, quality testing, and safe operation of lab equipment.

You will perform organoleptic and physicochemical analyses, prepare samples, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety policies. Bachelor's degree in related field or 2 years experience preferred.