Lab Tech (12 Hour Nights - Rotating Weekends)

fairlife; Dexter (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician at fairlife, LLC works on 12-hour night shifts (6 PM–6 AM) on a rotating schedule to support the Quality Department. Responsibilities include water, raw milk, finished product, and microbiological testing, data entry, and report generation.

Candidates should have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) and proven laboratory experience. Strong communication and English skills are required, with adherence to GMP and GLP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent level of relevant experience required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab testing instrumentation for moisture/solids, protein, fat and pH.
• Perform daily quality line audits and testing on plant floor as assigned.
• Prepare solutions and media required for laboratory tests.
• Maintain confidential records and data worksheets with accuracy.
• Communicate results to supervisors and appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Follow GMP and GLP rules and ensure safe, sanitary operations.

Skills

Lab experience

English proficiency

Education preferred

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

12 Hour Nights:

This is a night shift position, with hours from 6:0 PM to 6:0 AM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

job purpose:

The Laboratory Technician is an entry level position that provides key support for the Quality Department including: water testing, raw milk testing, raw and pasteurized load out testing, Finished Product testing, microbiological testing, chemical titrations, and work-in-process testing. The technician will be responsible for generating daily reports, data entry and collection, project assistance, filing, assist in conduct of special studies, calibrations, data collection, and communicating with other departments.

responsibilities:

• Ability to operate lab testing instrumentation correctly. Testing includes moisture/solids, protein, fat and pH. Technician will be responsible for understanding microbiological plating, Foss analytical equipment, pH meter and other laboratory instrumentation as needed.
• All instrumentation is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Perform daily quality line audits, evaluations and testing on plant floor as assigned.
• Required to perform sensory evaluations on all finished products.
• Fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs in an accurate manner.
• Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
• Must keep area stocked with sufficient supplies to perform job responsibilities.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
• Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of laboratory tests.
• Recognize and notify Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects. Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological test.
• Report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP's rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

skills/qualifications required:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent level of relevant experience required
• Experience in a laboratory setting is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to read, write, and understand English is required

working conditions and physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The Laboratory Technician spends about 100% of the workday standing, usually running several different tests at different workstations. They sit while counting plates and using the computer. The Lab Testing Technician walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The Lab Testing Technician lifts up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The Laboratory Technician pushes/pulls small items on the work counters. The Lab Testing Technician pushes/pulls a dolly when transporting supplies from the warehouse to the lab. The Lab Testing Technician may bend down to take something out of the lower cabinets or drawers.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Twisting/Turning: The Laboratory Technician may have to squat or kneel to pick up something from the floor onto the work counter, or to take something out of the lower cabinets or drawers. While standing or sitting at their workstation the Lab Testing Technician may have to twist or turn to get something from the counter behind them.
• Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The Laboratory Technician may climb a small ladder or footstool to reach items above or may climb stairs and