Laboratory Technician
Darigold
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Science
Posted on February 3, 2019
Laboratory Technician
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the analytical testing on company products. The Lab Techs role is to ensure that all products analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications. This is a regular full time position scheduled for 4 - 10 hour shifts per week, Swing Shift, 2:30 p.m. 1:00 a.m. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Conduct all quality and food safety related testing.
- Maintain documentation and re cords of all quality and food safety related testing.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing and maintain calibration documentation.
- Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold's Corporate Quality Department
Requirements are but not limited to:
- Minimum, AAS degree with course work concentrated in Biology, Microbiology and Chemistry
- 1 year experience in a dairy or food quality assurance systems is preferred
- Course work in Food Science Studies a plus
- HACCP Certification a plus
- Ability to work independently
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent Attendance