Evening Dairy QC Lab Technician

UNC Dairy; Oatka (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician for evening shifts (2pm - 10:30pm) in Oatka, NY. You will set up and operate lab equipment, perform chemical, physical and microbiological tests on raw and finished dairy products, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer quality standards.

You will record results, release fluids for loadout, and communicate any out-of-spec findings to QA management.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science or equivalent experience required.
• Must be proficient in time management and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated experience as collaborative, contributing team member.
• Strong attention to quality and process detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment and instruments including microscopes, IR analyzers and pH meters.
• Conduct tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products.
• Perform sensory analysis on ingredients and finished products to ensure regulatory and customer quality requirements.
• Record all test results and complete data entry into appropriate systems.
• Responsible for release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend and/or packaging lines.
• Communicate out of specification test results and other quality issues to QA/production management.

Skills

Time management

Technical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to quality

Education

Associates degree in Science

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician for evening shifts (2pm - 10:30pm) in Oatka, NY. You will set up and operate lab equipment, perform chemical, physical and microbiological tests on raw and finished dairy products, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer quality standards.

You will record results, release fluids for loadout, and communicate any out-of-spec findings to QA management.