Quality Lab Technician - Dairy Food Safety & QA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Darigold is seeking an experienced Lab Technician to support Issaquah Plant’s Quality and Food Safety programs. You will perform daily lab testing, maintain records, calibrate equipment, and review data to ensure products meet Darigold’s standards.

Work closely with Production to support process verification, audits, and continuous quality improvements. Flexible shifts including weekends/holidays are required as needed.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry preferred.
• Lab experience and 1–2 years in food industry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all quality and food safety related testing (< 140 chars).
• Maintain documentation and records of quality tests.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain calibration docs.
• Daily review of quality data to ensure products meet specs.
• Track and report key quality measures and results.
• Assist with HACCP, Allergen Control, audits and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

Darigold is seeking an experienced Lab Technician to support Issaquah Plant’s Quality and Food Safety programs. You will perform daily lab testing, maintain records, calibrate equipment, and review data to ensure products meet Darigold’s standards.

Work closely with Production to support process verification, audits, and continuous quality improvements. Flexible shifts including weekends/holidays are required as needed.