Lab Tech Trainee - 3rd shift

New York Ag Connection; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring a Lab Tech trainee based in Buffalo, New York. Weekend work is required; days off are Tuesday and Wednesday.

You will perform microbiological and physical testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods in a Quality Assurance laboratory. The role requires adherence to GMP and GSP practices and readiness to obtain all necessary New York State certifications within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products per Reference Table.
• Performs tests and reports results in a timely manner.
• Maintains GMP and GSP and State regulatory logs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products per Sample Analysis Reference Table.
• Reports out-of-spec results to Laboratory Supervisor and QA office.
• Maintains test records in logs and computer databases.
• Keeps a clean, orderly laboratory environment and collaborates with production staff.

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, Prsident 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

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