Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician will obtain and test all products manufactured by Superior Dairy in adherence to the sampling plans. He or she must aseptically perform microbiological tests, read the results, and report these appropriately. He or she will also analyze products for analytical accuracy in adherence to Superior Dairy, customer, and legal specifications. The laboratory technicians must also communicate with other technicians, quality analysts, operators, mix makers, maintenance personnel, and supervision.

Requirements:

Chemical and Compositional analysis: fat, total solids, pH, titratable acidity, viscosity

Microbiological testing of raw milk, ingredients, packaged products, and various steps in between

Sampling throughout the production facility

Communication between other laboratory technicians, plant associates, and supervision

Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently

Ability to multitask and work quickly while maintaining accuracy and procedure integrity

Ability to recognize and effectively make modifications to the methodologies based on circumstance and knowledge.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Excellent aseptic technique

Knowledge of basic algebra and chemistry

Great attention to detail and organization

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge or AOAC, FDA testing methodologies. Familiar with Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products

Knowledge of sample preparation and dilutions

Knowledge of microbiology, plating techniques, reading and interpreting microbiological results

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to recognize when additional resources beyond the scope of the employee or co-workers are necessary.

Knowledge of butterfat testing (Babcock, Gerber, fluoro-transformer) is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Superior Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.