Darigold · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28.54/hr - $35.68/hr
1+ years expDarigold is looking for a Laboratory Technician who ensures that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. The role involves maintaining documentation, calibrating laboratory equipment, and communicating test results to management.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Maintain documentation and records of all testing in compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements
Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain calibration documentation
Provide timely and accurate testing of products
Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department and Rainier Laboratory Department
Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results
Ensure that all products’ analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes:
Tasting products on their expiry date to ensure product quality
Communicating test results to QA supervisor, QA Manager, and other Management as deemed necessary
Obtain finished product and Raw line samples for micro and analytic testing
Prepare samples for testing, ensuring sterility and avoiding contamination
Receive samples in an organized manner, maintaining integrity
Performing extra tests when needed, ability to think critically and troubleshoot
Must be able to climb product tank ladders up to 40ft high
Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs
Performs environmental monitoring duties around the facility as required by program standards
Third party audit review and response, assisting as needed during audits
Validating methodology
Regulatory compliance
Trouble-shooting issues
Special projects
General cleanliness and sanitation of the site and laboratory
Qualification
Required
Maintain documentation and records of all testing in compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements
Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing, and maintain calibration documentation
Provide timely and accurate testing of products
Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold's Corporate Quality Department and Rainier Laboratory Department
Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results
Ensure that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications
Tasting products on their expiry date to ensure product quality
Communicating test results to QA supervisor, QA Manager, and other Management as deemed necessary
Obtain finished product and Raw line samples for micro and analytic testing
Prepare samples for testing, ensuring sterility and avoiding contamination
Receive samples in an organized manner, maintaining integrity
Performing extra tests when needed, ability to think critically and troubleshoot
Must be able to climb product tank ladders up to 40ft high
Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs
Performs environmental monitoring duties around the facility as required by program standards
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory as well as a basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods
Must be flexible and willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
BA or BS preferred in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry
Lab Experience
1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry is preferred
Company
Darigold
Darigold provide freshest, wholesome, greatest tasting dairy products and ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
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