Onsite QC Lab Technician - Dairy Quality & Microbiology

FrieslandCampina; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is seeking a QC Lab Technician in Darlington, WI to support quality and production through hands-on testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

You'll perform pH, moisture, protein, fat and solids tests, interpret results, document records, calibrate equipment, and follow SOPs, GMPs and food safety procedures to help meet quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of laboratory or quality control experience in food manufacturing.
• Attention to detail to spot deviations and trends.
• Able to follow SOPs and testing procedures end-to-end.
• Able to interpret results, not just run tests.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
• Perform pH, moisture, protein, fat, and solids analyses.
• Interpret results, identify deviations and out-of-spec conditions.
• Document results and maintain traceable lab records.
• Calibrate and verify lab equipment as required.
• Follow GMP and food safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Organization

Communication

Questioning mindset

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in Chemistry/ Biology/ Food Science

Tools

pH meter

Moisture analyzer

Laboratory calibrations

Job description

Lab Technician - Darlington, WI Darlington Wisconsin (US) Quality & HSE 40+

Pay: $21.71 - $27.13/hour
Status: Full-Time, Hourly | Onsite

Quality Starts With the Details

We're looking for a QC Lab Technician to support our Quality and Production teams in Darlington.

This is a hands-on lab role where you'll collect and test samples throughout the manufacturing process, interpret your results, and help make sure our products meet quality and food safety standards.

If you're someone who pays attention to the little things, can follow a specific process without cutting corners, and isn't afraid to speak up when something doesn't look right, you'll probably fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Collect and test raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Perform routine chemical, physical, and microbiological testing, including pH, moisture, protein, fat, and solids.
• Interpret test results and recognize trends, deviations, and out-of-spec conditions.
• Alert Quality, Operations, and plant leadership when results don't meet specification or something doesn't look right.
• Follow established SOPs, testing methods, GMPs, and food safety procedures.
• Accurately document results and maintain clear, traceable laboratory records.
• Complete routine calibration and verification of lab equipment.
• Properly handle, label, store, and organize samples.
• Help troubleshoot basic testing or equipment issues.

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of laboratory, Quality Control, food/dairy manufacturing, or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail that allows you to notice when a number, sample, or result doesn't look quite right.
• Comfortable following specific SOPs and step-by-step testing procedures.
• Able to interpret test results, not simply run the test and record the number.
• Comfortable speaking up and alerting the appropriate team when something is out of spec.
• Organized and able to manage multiple samples, tests, and priorities without losing the details.
• Comfortable asking questions when you're unsure rather than guessing.
• Experience with dairy, food manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or similar quality systems is a plus.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related field is preferred.

This job description describes the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to cover every duty. Responsibilities may change based on operational and business needs.

At FrieslandCampina, we live our values every day:

We Act With Respect

Fostering inclusion, integrity, and collaboration.

We Aim Higher

Continuously improving ourselves and our business.

We Succeed Together

Achieving results through teamwork and shared success.We believe our greatest accomplishments happen when we support one another and work toward a common goal.

We'll provide the opportunity to turn that into a career you'll be proud of.

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with, and the people we bring happiness to, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them, it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina, we own our own careers and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

We’re more than a company, we’re a global cooperative, owned by over 14,000 dairy farmers who believe in sustainable, responsible nutrition. At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we’re united by a shared mission to nourish people’s potential, naturally.

Here, you’ll:

Join a team that values diversity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Work in a dynamic, science-driven culture with a focus on growth and innovation.
Be empowered to pursue your own growth, both personally and professionally.

We Value Every Voice

FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.

Ready to Make a Difference? Bring your spark. Unleash your nature. Apply today and be part of something greater.

Een tastbare impact