Lab Technician bei Prairie Farms

Position Title:  Laboratory Technician

Supervision Received - Reports to:   Quality Assurance Manager

Position Summary:  This position provides an opportunity to contribute to the production of the highest quality dairy products. This individual will be required to maintain stringent quality standards and enforce them throughout the company. Test product using industry standard methods and equipment to assure quality throughout the manufacturing process. The position is full time at 40 hours per week; overtime and weekend work may be required

Shift: Monday through Friday, 1:00pm-9:00pm. Some variation may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

            1.         Pull sample of product at various points in the production process for laboratory testing.  

            2.         Record and maintain all quality assurance records in accordance with company, state and FDA rules and regulations.

            3.         Conducts facility and supplier audits

            4.         Orders laboratory supplies.

            5.         Performs required laboratory operations and procedures.

            6.         Enforce quality standards, GMP’s, SOP’s and the food safety plan

            7.        Keep the Quality Assurance Manager informed of all quality results and issues.

            8.         Confers with Plant Manager, supervisors, subordinates and other departmental personnel.

            9.         Other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager will be required.

Principal Contacts:    Quality Assurance Manager, Plant Manager, General Manager, Supervisors, Sales Managers and Suppliers

Competency Required:  Strong laboratory experience involving microbiology, chemistry, laboratory technologies and procedures, mathematics, communication skills.

Education/Experience Required:  High School plus an associate degree in applied science with laboratory experience. Higher levels of education and experience is a plus. Microsoft Office and computer skills are required. 

Environment: A majority of the time will be spent in a laboratory-based environment. There will be occasional exposure to wet floors, cold temperatures and loud noise. Some physical labor, including lifting up to 30 pounds, is required in this position.

Prairie Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.