Temporary Laboratory Technician- Night shift

Darigold, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Darigold, Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking a Temporary Laboratory Technician for Night shift to ensure product quality through analytical, micro and organoleptic testing. You will communicate results to Lab Manager and management.

The role involves testing, sampling, documenting, handling out-of-spec calls, and supporting process adjustments. You will calibrate equipment and maintain data accuracy, working in a fast-paced on-site production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science preferred or currently pursuing a science degree.
• 2+ years laboratory technician experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of microbiology and plating methods.

Responsibilities

• Test, sample, document, and handle out-of-spec calls and related duties.
• Contact supervisor immediately when product does not meet specs; suggest adjustments.
• Perform testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical; collect samples when needed.
• Perform testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical; collect samples when needed.
• Conduct environmental conveyor swabbing as per program standards.
• Accurately record and retain data from analyses; calibrate equipment as required.

Skills

Analytical testing

Independent work

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Temporary Laboratory Technician- Night shift

• Posted on September 8, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Boise, ID 83704, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LABOR008030

Description

The Laboratory Technician ensure that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Manager and other Management as deemed necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for testing, sampling, documentation, and out-of-specification call backs as well as other duties or projects as may be assigned including in some cases releases
• Contacts supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications. Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications
• Execute testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical. In some occasions might obtain the samples
• Execute testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical. In some occasions might obtain samples
• Performs environmental conveyor swabbing as required by program standards
• Responsible for accurately record and retain data from analysis
• Calibrates equipment and insures that testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with an established standard
• Performs extra tests when needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• If applicable, ability to attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS office software
• Ability to work independently
• Good communications skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organizational skills
• Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results are in agreement with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory
• Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science discipline.
• 2+ years laboratory technician experience.

Note:

At Darigold we embrace diversity & welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law- We’re proud to say we are an Equal Opportunity and

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify- please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.