Quality Lab Technician - 12hr Nights

Ohio Ag Connection; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

other benefit plan options

Job summary

Danone North America in Minster, Ohio, is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to perform microbiological analyses on finished products and in-process samples, collect data, and support disposition decisions for production.

You will troubleshoot viscosity, pH, color, and sanitation issues on the filling line, enter results into the database, and contribute to continuous improvement in quality and safety. Associates degree in science and fluency in English preferred; strong computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in science or equivalent experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of finished products and in-process samples.
• Enter analysis results into database and assess trends.
• Assist in disposition of holds and provide instructions to production.
• Conduct line audits and assist in sanitation and quality issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Fluent English

MS Office

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• United States
• Minster
• On-site
• Permanent Full-Time
• Posted: 1 Oct 2026

Since 1968, our production facility in Minster, Ohio, has proudly manufactured fresh yogurt. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

Danone North America is looking for a Quality Lab Technician in Minster, Ohio.

The purpose of the Quality Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) is to carry out microbiological analysis on finished product samples as well as in process samples. The Lab Tech will gather samples from production and perform analytical tests on product and ingredients as well as help Quality Engineers to disposition product for our production teams. The Lab Tech will help to trouble shoot issues with viscosity, taste, pH, color, and will help to determine sanitation issues at the filling line.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks

• Perform analysis according to plan of control and record information to assure that finished goods and in-process samples are in compliance to all specifications.
• Place finished product on HOLD status when results fall outside of acceptable range, investigate potential causes, and propose solutions.
• Assist in disposition of hold products through retest or providing sorting instructions to production.
• Perform bench-work analysis according to Standard Operating Procedures and standard methods.
• Enter analysis results into database and analyze recorded information to determine any trends.
• Perform required environmental tests of Primary & Secondary Fluids as well as Air Quality.
• Perform audits on equipment, materials, products and procedures to assure that the lab is in compliance based on CQA (Corporate Quality Assurance) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures.
• Maintain the laboratory in a clean, safe and orderly manner on a daily basis.
• Constantly look for ways to continuously improve lab methods for both speed and effectiveness and eliminate waste while improving product quality.
• Conduct daily line tours and filler line audits to ensure machine compliance with site quality standards. Audits should encompass various areas including startup, changeover, tank change, intervention and normal production where technician will evaluate potential risks to product quality and support resolution of problems.
• Provide constant and consistent quality leadership to production operators, looking for ways to improve product quality and increase technician understanding of key quality criteria and their impact on it.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant.
• Train others in Quality related practices and any other duties assigned by Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401k Plan
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• other benefit plan options

Qualifications

Associates degree in a science field or equivalent experience in a quality position is preferred. High School Diploma or GED is required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Work in a Team Oriented environment
• Strong Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Self-Motivator
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Language Skills, fluent in English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization at all levels, including janitorial, management, and executives
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Reasoning ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Strong computer skills needed including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and multiple scheduling software programs (i.e. WMS and SAP) along with the ability to complete computer-based safety training

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, ST K® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet.

Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law

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