Lab Technician Trainee - 2nd Shift, Dairy QA

Lactalis American Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Paid time off from day one

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Lab Technician trainee on 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) to join our Quality Assurance laboratory. You will perform physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods, recording results and reporting out-of-spec findings to supervision.

The role emphasizes GMP/GSP compliance, accurate data handling, and collaboration with production staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tests raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products per Sample Analysis Reference Table.
• Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner.
• Reports out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the 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 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 GMP and GSP and follows them.
• Obtains all appropriate NYS machine certification within six months of employment.
• Upholds confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required.
• Follows safety standards to ensure the general safety of all staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates in Dairy Science (preferred)

Dairy Science or related experience (preferred)

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Lab Technician trainee on 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm) to join our Quality Assurance laboratory. You will perform physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods, recording results and reporting out-of-spec findings to supervision.

The role emphasizes GMP/GSP compliance, accurate data handling, and collaboration with production staff.