Dairy Farmers of America · 3 weeks ago
Lab Technician - Mid Shift
New Britain, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDairy Farmers of America is a leading organization in the dairy industry, and they are seeking a Lab Technician for the Mid Shift. The role involves testing and inspecting products, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with food safety standards.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Ensure quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards
Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
Perform sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed
Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately; monitor quality problems or trends
Maintain lab records as directed. Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information. Complete data entry into the computer system(s). Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures
Prepare reports of results
Maintain process control by monitoring and/or generating statistical information and reporting to team leader or supervisor
Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies
Perform daily cleaning of task area keeping work area free of clutter. During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas. Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
Perform tasks related to the testing of products, setting of samples, and following through on various quality assurance programs
Test and inspect products at various stages of the batching and production process
Compile and evaluate data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products
Use gauges and other devices to verify conformity to standards of products being tested
Work with a high degree of accuracy and concentration to produce valid test results in a timely manner
Ensure that products are produced and distributed to the highest food safety and quality standards
Ensure quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards
Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
Perform sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed
Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately; monitor quality problems or trends
Maintain lab records as directed
Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information
Complete data entry into the computer system(s)
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures
Prepare reports of results
Maintain process control by monitoring and/or generating statistical information and reporting to team leader or supervisor
Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies
Perform daily cleaning of task area keeping work area free of clutter
During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas
Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
Family Features
2025-11-04
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