Quality Lab Technician - Dairy & Food Testing

fairlife LLC; Dexter (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Dexter, NM to support the Quality Department with routine water, milk, and finished product testing. The role involves data entry, daily reports, and collaboration with other departments.

The position is entry level with a 12-hour day shift on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule and every other weekend. Qualifications include a science-related degree or equivalent lab experience and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab testing instrumentation correctly. Testing includes moisture/solids, protein, fat, and pH. Technician will be responsible for understanding microbiological plating, Foss analytical equipment, pH meter and other laboratory instrumentation as needed.
• All instrumentation is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Perform daily quality line audits, evaluations and testing on plant floor as assigned.
• Required to perform sensory evaluations on all finished products.
• Fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs in an accurate manner.
• Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
• Must keep area stocked with sufficient supplies to perform job responsibilities.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
• Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of laboratory tests.
• Recognize and notify Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects. Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological test.
• Report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP's rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lab experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Dexter, NM to support the Quality Department with routine water, milk, and finished product testing. The role involves data entry, daily reports, and collaboration with other departments.

The position is entry level with a 12-hour day shift on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule and every other weekend. Qualifications include a science-related degree or equivalent lab experience and strong English communication skills.