Night Quality Technician — Lab Data & Compliance (Bonuses)

Chobani; Town of New Berlin (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus incentives

Immediate paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Quality Technician - Grade 6 to support the D Shift (6:00PM–6:30AM) with every other weekend required. You will perform laboratory testing, data analysis, and SOP-driven quality checks on raw materials and finished goods to ensure food safety and product quality.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, instrument troubleshooting, data entry, and collaboration with production to maintain specifications and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related science field such as chemistry or biology or a minimum of 2 years laboratory experience preferred or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and familiarity with moderate computer skills
• Ability to perform basic laboratory skills in a safe manner and use proper chemical handling procedures
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment and glassware
• Ability to understand, record, and communicate technical data and work independently or in a group
• Ability to detect color changes in chemical testing
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Work 12-hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including weekends or extra time as required
• Must be certified on the training plan for this position within six months of start date

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-process and finished product samples
• Perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedure
• Enter and report data using established Laboratory Procedures
• Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance for lab instrumentation
• Analyze incoming ingredients, blends, and finished product to meet specifications
• Perform microbiological analysis on finished product, incoming ingredients, and environmental swabbing
• Collect samples for micro forced life and shelf-life samples
• Monitor and inspect production lines to ensure that quality and package integrity are within specifications
• Complete all documentation associated with quality checks and QC daily reports
• Ability to research historical data when required and report findings
• Place raw materials and finished product on hold
• Monitor sorting of hold product as needed and all quality checks performed by production
• Set up analytical equipment and perform required daily calibrations
• Prepare standard solutions and reagents as required
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards
• Assist processing and production as required
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data recording

Chemical handling

Color change detection

Physical strength

Education

Degree in chemistry or biology or 2 years laboratory experience

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Quality Technician - Grade 6 to support the D Shift (6:00PM–6:30AM) with every other weekend required. You will perform laboratory testing, data analysis, and SOP-driven quality checks on raw materials and finished goods to ensure food safety and product quality.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, instrument troubleshooting, data entry, and collaboration with production to maintain specifications and GMP standards.