Lab Tech Trainee - 3rd shift

Lactalis American Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Paid time off from day one

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lab Tech trainee to perform physical and microbiological testing in a QA laboratory. The role supports testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.

You will learn GMP and GSP standards while documenting results and communicating findings to supervision. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, with Dairy Science or related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software required.

Responsibilities

• Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products according to the Sample Analysis Reference Table.
• Records test results in the computer database or logbook and reports out-of-spec results when needed.
• Works closely with production and laboratory staff to maintain GMP and GSP.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work environment and state regulatory logs as required.
• Attains NYS machine certifications within six months of employment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in Dairy Science (preferred)

Dairy Science/related experience (preferred)

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours:

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Lab Tech trainee based in Buffalo, New York.

Weekend work is required, days off are Tuesday/Wednesday.

Summary: To work in a Quality Assurance laboratory performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table.
2. Perform tests and provides results in a timely manner.
3. Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.
4. Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook.
5. Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately.
6. Work closely with the production and laboratory staff.
7. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
8. Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed.
9. Aware of and practice Plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
10. Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment.
11. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.
12. Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.
13. Attend departmental meetings and in-services as required.
14. Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree in Dairy Science Preferred.
• Dairy Science or other related experience preferred.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affidative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.