Dairy QC Lab Technician — Growth, Training & Impact

Lactalis USA; Londonderry (NH); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lactalis USA in Londonderry, NH is hiring a part-time Quality Control Lab Technician to support timely evaluations of raw materials, products, and processes to ensure specifications are met at our dairy manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes adherence to pasteurized milk ordinance, GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards, with responsibilities including training, data handling in SAP, and collaboration with engineering and production to uphold quality while supporting productivity.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (5 years) required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A major in a scientific discipline is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of milk and dairy product science and technology, including understanding milk components and their interactions during processing, and the ability to link product characteristics (e.g., chemistry, % fat, pH) to packaging constraints (e.g., stress cracking, migration).
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to investigate and resolve non‑compliant quality issues.
• Working knowledge of Quality standards such as QHSE and HACCP Codex.
• Proficiency in applying statistical principles to manage metrology, monitor method accuracy, and validate routine versus reference methods.
• Understanding of food safety systems with the ability to support and champion quality initiatives (e.g., HACCP certification, ISO registration) and assist in the quality launch of new projects, equipment, and products.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to take a holistic and systematic approach to problem‑solving and long‑term planning.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and diplomatically, adapting style and tone to engage different audiences.
• Confident presentation skills, with the ability to structure and deliver effective presentations tailored to the audience.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and enforce strict adherence to all quality standards, including the pasteurized milk ordinance and State regulations.
• Ensure consistent communication and enforcement of all company Quality policies, Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, and Food Safety regulatory standards.
• Assure the accuracy of all food safety records and documents.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver appropriate Quality, Food Safety, and HACCP training and communication for all employees.
• Manage all activities supporting the manufacturing plant, including staff education on quality standards, FS22000 programs, and HACCP plans for all products and processes.
• Evaluate, investigate, and implement corrective actions based on microbiological evidence found during routine sampling.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on new installations and equipment updates to ensure sanitary design and compliance with food safety programs.
• Partner with Manufacturing to minimize quality loss and boost productivity while upholding all food safety standards.
• Manage product specifications in the SAP database, including updating existing specifications and creating new product entries.
• Utilize statistical tools to evaluate quality and compliance trends.

Kenntnisse

Milk & dairy science

Quality assurance

Statistical analysis

GMP HACCP knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Statistical tools

Jobbeschreibung

Lactalis USA in Londonderry, NH is hiring a part-time Quality Control Lab Technician to support timely evaluations of raw materials, products, and processes to ensure specifications are met at our dairy manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes adherence to pasteurized milk ordinance, GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards, with responsibilities including training, data handling in SAP, and collaboration with engineering and production to uphold quality while supporting productivity.