Maola Local Dairies · 17 hours ago
Lab Tech
Hyattsville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.50/hr - $29.50/hr
2+ years expMaola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. The Lab Tech role involves performing standardized tests to ensure food safety and quality compliance, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining lab cleanliness.
Farming
Responsibilities
Operates basic laboratory equipment, such as pH meter, auto-pipetters, FTIR, Charm Units, 3M Petrifilm, incubator
Collects, prepares, and processes in-process and product samples for testing following standard procedures and protocols based on Standard Methods for the Examination of Milk Products, but not limited to: Antibiotic content, Butterfat, Total solids, Homogenization efficiency, Organoleptic testing for all milks from raw though shelf-life and end of code samples, Sediment testing, Viscosity, Titratable acidity on raw milk, cream, recycle milk products, Pasteurization efficiency, Charm swab units, Direct microscopic counts, Standard plate counts, Total coliform counts, Yeast and mold counts, Other basic laboratory testing as required to support milk operations
Conducts routine tests, measurements, and or non-routine testing per procedure and guidance: Temperature, weight, and volume checks, Chemical concentration checks on various cleaning systems, Water Quality Testing, Environmental Testing (ATP Swabs), Allergen Testing (Allergen Swabs), Pre-Operation inspections on equipment and storage tanks
Records and organizes data accurately in lab notebooks and/or digital systems
Escalates out-of-compliance results as defined or guided
Ensures compliance with laboratory procedures and policies
Become certified and maintains certification for antibiotic testing through biennial on-site evaluation by the state LEO (Laboratory Evaluation Officer)
Performance competency is measured and approved by LEO split sampling program
Performance competency meets internal split sample competency testing
Maintains lab cleanliness, sterilize equipment, and management of supply inventory
Performs routine housekeeping of laboratory countertops, refrigeration units, cabinets, laboratory office area, etc
Calibration of laboratory equipment and operations equipment as defined
Follow safety protocols (OSHA, etc.) and always wears required PPE in facility
Perform site-wide GMP audits as assigned
Performs and stays current with all required Alchemy and in-person training
Assists with experiments, research tasks, troubleshooting task, as requested
Assists with investigation and troubleshooting of customer and consumer complaints
Assists with investigation and troubleshooting of operational non-conformances
Communicates and escalates non-conformances or issues as required in a timely manner
Generates Certificate of Analysis or Certificate of Conformance as required per procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of an Associate's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field, or at least two years' experience in a Lab/QA position working in a food, chemical, or agricultural manufacturing facility. Dairy facility preferred
Basic lab techniques, working knowledge of PC based systems (Excel, Word, email, etc.), data entry, and familiarity with laboratory safety standards
Operates basic laboratory equipment, such as pH meter, auto-pipetters, FTIR, Charm Units, 3M Petrifilm, incubator
Collects, prepares, and processes in-process and product samples for testing following standard procedures and protocols based on Standard Methods for the Examination of Milk Products
Conducts routine tests, measurements, and or non-routine testing per procedure and guidance
Records and organizes data accurately in lab notebooks and/or digital systems
Escalates out-of-compliance results as defined or guided
Ensures compliance with laboratory procedures and policies
Become certified and maintains certification for antibiotic testing through biennial on-site evaluation by the state LEO (Laboratory Evaluation Officer)
Performance competency is measured and approved by LEO split sampling program
Performance competency meets internal split sample competency testing
Maintains lab cleanliness, sterilize equipment, and management of supply inventory
Performs routine housekeeping of laboratory countertops, refrigeration units, cabinets, laboratory office area, etc
Calibration of laboratory equipment and operations equipment as defined
Follow safety protocols (OSHA, etc.) and always wears required PPE in facility
Perform site-wide GMP audits as assigned
Performs and stays current with all required Alchemy and in-person training
Assists with experiments, research tasks, troubleshooting task, as requested
Assists with investigation and troubleshooting of customer and consumer complaints
Assists with investigation and troubleshooting of operational non-conformances
Communicates and escalates non-conformances or issues as required in a timely manner
Generates Certificate of Analysis or Certificate of Conformance as required per procedures
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Pension plan provided through the union
Company
Maola Local Dairies
Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full-suite of nutritious dairy products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Muinat Lawal
Human Resources Business Partner
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