Quality Lab Technician - Dairy Food Safety & Compliance

Darigold; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Premium pay for off shifts

Job summary

Darigold is seeking an experienced Lab Technician to support Issaquah Plant’s Quality and Food Safety programs. You will conduct daily laboratory testing, maintain critical quality records, calibrate equipment, and review data to ensure specifications are met.

The role partners with Production teams to drive consistent, high-quality results and may involve flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. We value strong communication, organizational skills, and lab experience in the food

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry is preferred.
• Lab experience and 1-2 years of food industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all quality and food safety related testing.
• Maintain documentation and records of all quality and food safety related testing.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing and maintain calibration documentation.
• Daily review of Appendix N documentation and reporting.
• Daily review of laboratory quality data to ensure products meet specification.
• Conduct daily product evaluations with Plant management and operators to ensure consistent quality.
• Daily review of processing and quality data collected by Production Operators.
• Track, tend and report key quality measures.
• Maintain environmental swabbing program, track, and report results.
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department.
• Assist with Plant HACCP Program, Allergen Control Program, customer complaint investigations, audits, troubleshooting plant quality issues, special projects, training, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

BA/BS in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Darigold is seeking an experienced Lab Technician to support Issaquah Plant’s Quality and Food Safety programs. You will conduct daily laboratory testing, maintain critical quality records, calibrate equipment, and review data to ensure specifications are met.

The role partners with Production teams to drive consistent, high-quality results and may involve flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. We value strong communication, organizational skills, and lab experience in the food