Lab Technician

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Laboratory Technician II - Chemistry to perform titration, operate lab equipment, and maintain accurate records during 12‑hour shifts in our dairy production environment. The position requires basic chemistry knowledge and a high school diploma or GED; you will work autonomously while collaborating with plant teams to ensure accurate results and quality standards.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with benefits, retirement contributions, PTO from day one,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; basic chemistry knowledge.
• Experience in laboratory analysis preferred; titration knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and internal software.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Test cheese samples for moisture, fat, pH, salt and calcium.
• Test liquid samples for fat, protein, solids, pH, titratable acidity.
• Operate lab equipment (infrared, near infrared, electronic microscope, moisture oven, chloride analyzer, pH meter).
• Prepare chemical reagents for analyses.
• Record results in Excel and internal software.
• Communicate results to plant management by email, phone, or in person.
• Perform quality checks on equipment and sterilization processes.
• Lab cleanup and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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 are 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, President 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 American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Laboratory Technician II. The Laboratory Technician II - Chemistry will perform titration, operate lab equipment and software. This position requires maintaining accurate record keeping and working autonomously throughout 12‑hour shifts.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Testing of cheese samples for moisture, fat, pH, salt, and calcium content.
• Testing liquid samples for fat, protein, total solids, pH, titratable acidity.
• Operating various lab equipment (infrared, near infrared, electronic microscope, moisture oven, chloride analyzer, pH meter).
• Preparing different chemical reagents to be used in certain analysis.
• Recording results in Excel spreadsheets and internal software.
• Communicate results to plant management team via email, phone, in person.
• Quality checks: temperatures on various equipment, autoclave sterilization, media pH, etc...
• Lab cleanup at the end of shift and various cleaning throughout the month.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• High School or General Education Degree Required.
• Basic Chemistry knowledge from high school or college.

Experience

• Laboratory Analysis preferred.
• Basic knowledge/experience using Microsoft office and outlook.
• Titrations and operation of lab equipment.

Specialized Knowledge

• Understanding of scientific methods.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute as a team.
• Accurate record keeping.

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.