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Tillamook County Creamery Association · 1 day ago

Quality Specialist

Pendleton, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Tillamook County Creamery Association is an independent farmer-owned cooperative committed to quality and inclusion. The Quality Specialist provides lab technical support to dairy farms, focusing on bacterial identification and contamination prevention while maintaining records and effective communication with stakeholders.

DairyFood and Beverage

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs: Isolation and identification of bacteria from individual cow and bulk tank samples using agar plates, environmental testing for Listeria and Salmonella, DNA extractions from milk samples, and analysis or sampling as needed

Identifies sources of bacterial contamination providing support for veterinarians. Works with outside labs for positive identification on certain bacteria types. Program development as needed

Prepares billing information and number of tests completed. Maintains records of individual cows/herds for patrons

Completes data entry – facilities sampling data generation and reporting to internal management and sends formal reports to patrons via email or mail

Maintains inventory and orders supplies for testing

Communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public

Utilize a computer with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Intermediate to Advance Excel skills are preferred

Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

Identify bacteria on agar plates and must be able to use aseptic technique

Qualification

Bacterial identificationMolecular experienceAseptic techniqueData entryMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsTime managementTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in dairy science or related field

1 to 3 years relating to bacterial identification and molecular experience specific to dairy environments

Must be able to work some weekends and holidays

Perform isolation and identification of bacteria from individual cow and bulk tank samples using agar plates

Conduct environmental testing for Listeria and Salmonella

Perform DNA extractions from milk samples

Identify sources of bacterial contamination providing support for veterinarians

Work with outside labs for positive identification on certain bacteria types

Prepare billing information and number of tests completed

Maintain records of individual cows/herds for patrons

Complete data entry – facilities sampling data generation and reporting to internal management

Send formal reports to patrons via email or mail

Maintain inventory and orders supplies for testing

Communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public

Utilize a computer with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously

Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

Identify bacteria on agar plates and must be able to use aseptic technique

Preferred

Intermediate to Advance Excel skills

Benefits

Industry leading benefit and reward programs

Company

Tillamook County Creamery Association

Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible.

Founded in 1909

Tillamook, Oregon, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.tillamook.com/

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