Foremost Farms USA ยท 3 hours ago
Laboratory Technician - Relief
Appleton, WI
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.81/hr - $29.19/hr
0+ years expForemost Farms USA is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States, producing significant amounts of cheese and butter. They are seeking a Laboratory Technician - Relief responsible for sampling and testing raw materials and products to ensure compliance with analytical and microbiological standards.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Performs sampling and testing practices that align with our business strategy and documented laboratory procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy of results
Prioritizes and prepares lab samples for testing and shipment to other labs and customers
Prepares necessary reagents, microbial culture media, and controls according to standard formulas
Conducts sampling in the production environment including but not limited to environmental pathogen sponges, ATP swabs, clean equipment and operational swabs
Performs analytical tests and completes required documentation for samples, incoming, and finished products
Accurately enters test results into R12 and other utilized databases
Participates in Proficiency Testing program and achieves satisfactory results for analytical and microbiological samples
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and waste
Cleans and maintains lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment
Assists Laboratory/Quality Control Supervisor in troubleshooting efforts with equipment
Follows established guidelines and criteria when performing retests
Complies with all company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)s, and state and federal regulatory requirements
Interprets lab results and escalates out of spec or suspect results to leadership staff
Participates in laboratory investigations when needed
Facilitates training of new laboratory technicians
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
0-2 years of job-related experience
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Able to follow instructions and procedures with a high degree of accuracy
Preferred
Associate degree or lab certification preferred
Familiarity with a lab environment
Understanding of electronic and computerized laboratory equipment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance
Paid vacation and holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
401(k) with a generous company contribution
Pension plan
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
Referral program
On-the-job training
Advancement opportunities!
Company
Foremost Farms USA
At Foremost Farms, we are proud to be one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the United States and a major food manufacturing business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Bascom
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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