Lab Technician - Cleveland

Borden Dairy Company; Cleveland, Cary (OH, NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated laboratory technician to ensure quality control in product testing and analysis. This role involves performing various tests to guarantee that products meet safety and quality standards before reaching customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory environments, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team that values quality and safety, and contribute to delivering exceptional products in a dynamic manufacturing setting. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, along with a 401k match.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k match 50 cents per dollar up to 6%

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and accurately record data.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological, chemical, and sensory analysis of products.
• Verify compliance and alert management of deviations from specifications.
• Maintain documentation on all tests performed in the lab.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Data Recording

Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Job description

Overview

Performs laboratory testing duties to ensure quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.

Shift: 2:30AM to 11AM

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field, preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment, required.
• Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental vision and paid time off
• 401k match 50 cents per dollar up to 6%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analysis of product.
• Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis.
• Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications.
• Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing and metal detection verification.
• Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Responsible for daily finished product evaluations.
• Perform environment testing.
• Maintain documentation on all tests performed in lab.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.