Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Technician

Hilmar Cheese Company; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Lab Technician for the microbiology team on the night shift at our Dalhart facility. The role involves performing microbiological tests, recording results, and communicating findings to plant staff and customer service.

You will help ensure accurate data, maintain equipment and assist with new test development as needed. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with lab experience, proficiency in MS Excel/Word/Outlook, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 1 year lab experience
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be open to working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Learn and efficiently perform lab tests presently conducted, and lab testing initiated in the future.
• Will be expected to be flexible and at most times able to do multiple test steps at once.
• Ability to assume duties without being asked and solve problems on an independent basis.
• Enter test results into the database and generate reports
• Comply with all internal and external lab proficiency tests.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Demonstrates proficiency on position specific needs and analysis requirements
• Demonstrates compliance of the proficiency tests by generating results that consistently fall within 2 z-scores.
• As tasks are introduced, lab staff may be asked to take a written procedure, order their own supplies, and start performing the testing with little input.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal customers
• Manage and maintain confidential information
• Maintain professional standards and demonstrate sound judgment during peaks periods of activity
• Annual completion of OSHA required safety training.

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Lab Technician for the microbiology team on the night shift at our Dalhart facility. The role involves performing microbiological tests, recording results, and communicating findings to plant staff and customer service.

You will help ensure accurate data, maintain equipment and assist with new test development as needed. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with lab experience, proficiency in MS Excel/Word/Outlook, and flexibility to work