Darigold is looking for a Laboratory Technician for our Portland Location. The Laboratory Technician’s role is to ensure that all products' analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications.
What You Will Do
- Ensure that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Supervisor and Director and other Management as deemed necessary.
- Contact Supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications. Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications.
- Obtain finished product line samples for micro and analytical testing.
- Obtain raw and pasteurized ingredient samples for micro and analytical testing. Ensure that testing equipment is calibrated and that testing methods produce results in agreement with an established standard.
What You Bring:
- High school diploma.
- Bachelor's degree (in a science discipline preferred).
Nice to Have’s:
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communications skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to plan and organize.
- Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing per a recognized laboratory.
- Basic understanding of microbiology.
Benefits of Working at Darigold:
We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
- Health and Welfare benefits.
- Paid vacation, sick and holidays.
- Pension contribution.
- Community giving through matching donations.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to great dairy products & participation in our employee butter purchase program.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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