Laboratory Technician -Quality Assurance

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Beresford (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Assurance Department for dairy product safety and quality control. The role requires rigorous testing, precise documentation, and strict adherence to food safety standards.

Responsibilities include sampling, analysis, COA preparation, and data management across 12-hour shifts (nights and days). Prior dairy processing experience is preferred; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Safety Focus: A primary responsibility for maintaining the safety and quality of the food supply chain.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in documentation is critical for financial and regulatory compliance.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating during staff meetings and training.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or stoop for entire shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Sampling & Analysis: Collect diverse samples for component and microbiological testing, including environmental testing using equipment swabs.
• Quality Monitoring: Perform temperature verifications for milk sample refrigerators and coolers to ensure product stability.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate documentation of product and raw sampling results used for farmer and customer payment processing.
• System Administration: Enter manifest information accurately.
• Compliance: Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all outgoing product loads and uphold all food safety protocols.
• Collaboration: Participate in mandatory staff meetings and professional training sessions.

Skills

Dairy processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spherion is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Assurance Department. This role is vital to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of our dairy products from the farm to the customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for rigorous testing, precise documentation, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety.

Pay $22/hour

Schedule: Nights, 5pm-5:30am or Days as well 5am - 5:30pm The work schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation 12 hour shifts start at between 5pm - 05:30am or 5am - 5:30pm

Working hours: Various Shifts Available

Responsibilities

• Sampling & Analysis: Collect diverse samples for component and microbiological testing, including environmental testing using equipment swabs
• Quality Monitoring: Perform temperature verifications for milk sample refrigerators and coolers to ensure product stability
• Data Management: Maintain accurate documentation of product and raw sampling results used for farmer and customer payment processing
• System Administration: Enter manifest information accurately
• Compliance: Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all outgoing product loads and uphold all food safety protocols
• Collaboration: Participate in mandatory staff meetings and professional training sessions
• Adaptability: Execute other duties as assigned to support the QA team

Skills

• Prior experience in dairy processing preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Safety Focus: A primary responsibility for maintaining the safety and quality of the food supply chain.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in documentation is critical for financial and regulatory compliance
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating during staff meetings and training.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or stoop for entire shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Experience

1-4 years

Education

High School

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

-Sampling & Analysis: Collect diverse samples for component and microbiological testing, including environmental testing using equipment swabs-Quality Monitoring: Perform temperature verifications for milk sample refrigerators and coolers to ensure product stability-Data Management: Maintain accurate documentation of product and raw sampling results used for farmer and customer payment processing-System Administration: Enter manifest information accurately -Compliance: Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all outgoing product loads and uphold all food safety protocols-Collaboration: Participate in mandatory staff meetings and professional training sessions-Adaptability: Execute other duties as assigned to support the QA team

experience

1-4 years

skills

-Prior experience in dairy processing preferred

qualifications

-High School Diploma or equivalent-Food Safety Focus: A primary responsibility for maintaining the safety and quality of the food supply chain.-Attention to Detail: Precision in documentation is critical for financial and regulatory compliance-Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating during staff meetings and training.-Demonstrate troubleshooting aptitude-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs-Ability to stand, walk, and/or stoop for entire shift-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment-Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

education

High School