Lab Technician

Superior Dairy, Inc; Whittier Park (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Superior Dairy is seeking a Lab Technician in Canton, Ohio to perform quality assurance and testing on milk and water samples in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The role requires accurate analysis, maintenance of NCIMS/FDA certifications, and strict adherence to good laboratory practices. You will work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring accurate records and a safe work environment.

Formación

• BS in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science
• Experience with NCIMS/FDA Milk Lab accreditation preferred
• Strong communication skills to share ideas and technical information

Responsabilidades

• Analyze milk and water samples following NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements
• Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications
• Follow good lab practices and maintain records
• Work in a team setting or independently
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety rules and practices
• Prepare media and reagents
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Milk testing

Lab techniques

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Educación

BS in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Food Science

Herramientas

NCIMS/FDA compliance

Descripción del empleo

Lab Technician

Superior Dairy Canton, Ohio, United States

About this position

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step atSuperiorDairy. Michigan Milk Producers Association’s family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed atSuperiorDairy, MMPA’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922,SuperiorDairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.

Whyyou’lllove working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step atSuperiorDairy. Michigan Milk Producers Association’s family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed atSuperiorDairy, MMPA’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922,SuperiorDairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.

Whyyou’lllove working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Superior Dairy Laboratory Technician is responsible and accountable for performing quality assurance and testing on milk and water samples.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Accurately analyze milk and water samples following the NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements.
• Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications.
• Ability to follow good lab practices.
• Meticulous, organized, ability to multitask, and manages time well.
• Perform and maintain quality control testing records.
• Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.
• Maintain a safe work environment by personally following safety rules and practices.
• Identify and solve problems related to tests and equipment using solid technical knowledge.
• Prepare media and reagents.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of Evaluation of Milk Laboratories (EML), NCIMS/FDA Accreditation of Milk Laboratory requirements, and Appendix N requirements is desired.
• Excellent communication skills to share ideas/technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, handle, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Many tasks include repetitive movements. The employee is required to frequently sit, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeachresponsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are requiredofthe role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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