Quality Dairy Lab Technician – Day Shift

Bongards Creameries; Perham (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Medical

Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bongards Creameries in Perham, MN is seeking a Lab Technician to support production through testing, calibration, and data management. You will work with plant staff to meet customer specs and maintain quality records, ensuring accuracy from raw materials to finished products.

This role requires prior lab experience or related familiarity, the ability to lift up to 50 lb, and a detailed, reliable work style. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb repeatedly.
• Frequent stooping, crouching, twisting and turning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with production personnel to meet standards and customer specs.
• Monitor compliance from raw reception through finished product testing.
• Complete data entry in various computer programs.
• Maintain documentation for quality system and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform calibrations.
• Provide quality analysis to ensure milk supply meets requirements.
• Sample products, perform required lab tests, and maintain calibrations.
• Perform standard FT-NIR testing and ensure machine calibration.
• Obtain state testing certifications for antibiotic and Colilert (water).
• Perform testing and sampling in the plant as required.
• Keep records clear, accurate, and timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lab experience

Sanitary procedures

Attention to detail

Independent work

Prioritization

Job description

Bongards Creameries in Perham, MN is seeking a Lab Technician to support production through testing, calibration, and data management. You will work with plant staff to meet customer specs and maintain quality records, ensuring accuracy from raw materials to finished products.

This role requires prior lab experience or related familiarity, the ability to lift up to 50 lb, and a detailed, reliable work style. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.