Dairy Quality Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

Actalent

O'Fallon (IL)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 37,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Technician (3rd Shift) for a dairy manufacturing facility in Illinois. You will perform laboratory testing, product evaluations, and environmental sampling to support food safety and quality programs.

This entry-level role offers hands-on lab experience and exposure to GMP compliance in a fast-paced setting. The position focuses on test collection, routine analyses, data recording, and collaboration with Quality and Production teams to ensure product quality and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Laboratory experience through coursework, internships, research, manufacturing, or quality environments is a plus but not required.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and participating in dairy product evaluations.

Responsibilities

Collect and test in-process and finished product samples.
Perform routine laboratory testing, including pH, wet chemistry, and basic microbiological testing.
Conduct environmental and air sampling to support food safety programs.
Document test results and maintain accurate records.
Participate in product taste testing as part of quality evaluations.
Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and follow GMP and food safety procedures.
Work closely with Quality and Production teams to support product quality.