Quality Lab Technician — Food Safety, Growth & Benefits

Agropur Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $21.94/hr

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company contributions

PTO from day 1

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Uniform program + shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support production and quality control by performing microbiological, chemical, and physical tests on raw materials, in-process and finished products. You will document results and ensure calibration and maintenance of lab equipment to meet quality standards.

We require a high school diploma with on‑the‑job training provided; an associate’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• No experience required; on the job training provided.
• Experience with metric and standard measurement systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished products according to SOPs.
• Ensure sample receipt, distribution and analysis is completed as required.
• Document testing results in log books, spreadsheets, and laboratory software.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

SOP reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory management software

Job description

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support production and quality control by performing microbiological, chemical, and physical tests on raw materials, in-process and finished products. You will document results and ensure calibration and maintenance of lab equipment to meet quality standards.

We require a high school diploma with on‑the‑job training provided; an associate’s degree is preferred.