Dairy Laboratory Technician - Grow with Training & PTO

Lactalis American Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group, based in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support Research and Development, Corporate Plants, and Corporate Quality Assurance with routine dairy testing, sample preparation, and data reporting.

You will perform analyses (fat, moisture, calcium, salt, protein), coordinate external lab testing when needed, carry out daily cleaning, monitor reagents, and uphold GMP/GSP practices in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Dairy Science preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 2+ years dairy science experience favored; laboratory experience required.
• Solid working knowledge of basic laboratory skills.
• Good mathematical skills for calculating averages.
• Food industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests (fat, moisture, calcium, salt, protein) on samples.
• Coordinate external lab testing when needed and present results clearly.
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of analytical equipment and laboratory area; monitor reagents.
• Follow GMP and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP) in daily lab activities.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Mathematical skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Associates degree in Dairy Science preferred; equivalent experience accepted

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lactalis American Group, based in Buffalo, NY, is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support Research and Development, Corporate Plants, and Corporate Quality Assurance with routine dairy testing, sample preparation, and data reporting.

You will perform analyses (fat, moisture, calcium, salt, protein), coordinate external lab testing when needed, carry out daily cleaning, monitor reagents, and uphold GMP/GSP practices in a collaborative team.