Dairy QA Lab Tech – Micro & Regulatory Testing

Darigold; Boise (ID); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k matching

Life & disability coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Résumé du poste

Darigold is seeking an experienced Vacation Relief – QA Lab Technician to join our Boise plant. The role involves maintaining documentation per PAMO, calibrating lab equipment, and providing timely product testing to ensure quality.

You will support environmental monitoring and assist during audits while adhering to corporate quality standards. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in the food industry, a related BA/BS, and the ability to work across shifts in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• BA or BS preferred in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry.
• 1–2 years of experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Must be able to climb product tank ladders up to 40ft high.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to learn every job in the lab along with maintenance of all lab equipment.
• Must be willing to work all shifts assigned.

Responsabilités

• Maintain documentation and records of all testing in compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain calibration documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate testing of products.
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department and Rainier Laboratory Department.
• Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results.
• Ensure products’ analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications, including tasting on expiry date and communicating results to QA leadership.
• Obtain finished product and raw line samples for micro and analytic testing; prepare samples ensuring sterility and avoiding contamination.
• Receive samples in an organized manner, maintaining integrity.
• Perform extra tests when needed and troubleshoot.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Independent work

Communication skills

Formation

BA/BS in Food Science

Description du poste

Darigold is seeking an experienced Vacation Relief – QA Lab Technician to join our Boise plant. The role involves maintaining documentation per PAMO, calibrating lab equipment, and providing timely product testing to ensure quality.

You will support environmental monitoring and assist during audits while adhering to corporate quality standards. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in the food industry, a related BA/BS, and the ability to work across shifts in a fast-paced lab setting.