Lab Tech Trainee - 3rd shift

Lactalis American Group Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Career development

Job summary

Lactalis American Group Inc is hiring a Lab Tech trainee in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on performing physical and microbiological testing in a Quality Assurance laboratory for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.

Weekend work is required, with days off Tuesday/Wednesday. The position emphasizes adherence to GMP/GSP, proper record-keeping, and timely communication of results to supervisors and production teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table.
• Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner.
• Reports out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.
• Records test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook.
• Checks samples that yield out of specification results and records appropriately.
• Works closely with production and laboratory staff.
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.
• Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed.
• Awares of and practices Plant’s GMP and GSP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree in Dairy Science

Dairy Science or related experience

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.