JAX QA Technician

Danone North America; Orlando, Jacksonville (FL, FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a QA Lab Technician in Jacksonville, Florida! In this role, you will be integral to ensuring product quality through analytical and microbiological testing. You will work collaboratively with various departments to identify and resolve issues while participating in continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a healthier world with a commitment to sustainability and community well-being. If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in performing analytical and microbiological analyses.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with teams regarding quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Chemical Analysis

Microbiological Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor Degree in Biology

Food Science Degree

Tools

Pipettes

pH Meters

Balances

MS Office

Job description

JAX QA Technician

Job Locations

US-FL-Jacksonville

ID	2024-10025
Number of People to Hire	5
Job Family	Manufacturing
Level of Experience	Experienced Professionals

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently hiring a QA Lab Technician based in Jacksonville, Florida!

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Communicating effectively with other departments, management, and employees, including notifying appropriate teams when problems or concerns arise.
• Performing analytical, chemical, microbiological, and allergenic analyses, both routine and episodic.
• Providing oversight for facility systems and supporting the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of quality checks and programs.
• Monitoring, operating, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory instruments and equipment independently.
• Attending and practicing all required training.
• Applying root cause analysis and supporting sustainable solutions.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including creating SOPs, work instructions, preventative maintenance standards, and participating in improvement events.

About You

• You will have an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Technology, Food Science, or a comparable program.
• You will achieve and maintain required certifications and training.
• You will have the ability to learn all job functions within a reasonable timeframe.
• You will be able to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• You will have proficiency with basic laboratory equipment (pipettes, pH meters, balances).
• You will be capable of troubleshooting tasks.
• You will have proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills.

About Us, What's Next

At Danone North America, you'll work with well-known brands like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. We are one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, committed to creating benefits for people, communities, and the planet. Join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics or unlawful considerations. For our EEO policy and rights, click here.