Quality Lab Technician – 3rd Shift, Dairy QA & Microbiology

Lactalis USA; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Brattleboro, VT is hiring a Quality Lab Technician for the 3rd shift (Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am). You will perform and document testing of materials and finished products, conduct microbiological and physical/chemical analyses, and ensure compliance with specifications while supporting a cleanroom environment.

Join a global leader in dairy, contributing to quality control, product safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for growth and development within a family-owned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1-2 years in QA environment preferred.
• Experience in clean environments; aseptic methods; bacteriological culture and analyses.
• Ability to interpret lab results and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and job-related software.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document testing of materials and finished products.
• Conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials and products.
• Determine hold/release/rejection decisions for finished goods.
• Perform physical and chemical analysis of inputs and manufactured products.
• Verify compliance with product specs and alert QA Manager to deviations.
• Conduct temperature checks, ingredient usage, and pH testing; verify codes.
• Perform sensory evaluation of materials and products.
• Conduct environmental testing as required.
• Wear required laboratory and safety gear.

Skills

Material testing

Microbiological analysis

QA release

Physical analysis

Compliance awareness

Temperature monitoring

pH testing

Metal detection

Sensory evaluation

Environmental testing

Safety gear usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Laboratory software

Job description

Lactalis USA in Brattleboro, VT is hiring a Quality Lab Technician for the 3rd shift (Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am). You will perform and document testing of materials and finished products, conduct microbiological and physical/chemical analyses, and ensure compliance with specifications while supporting a cleanroom environment.

Join a global leader in dairy, contributing to quality control, product safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for growth and development within a family-owned