Lab Tech Trainee - 2nd shift

Select Division•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis USA is hiring a Lab Technician Trainee for its Buffalo, New York location. The role works in the Quality Assurance laboratory, performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. The scheduled shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The technician tests materials and products according to the Sample Analysis Reference Table, completes tests and reports results promptly, documents findings, and escalates out-of-specification results to the appropriate laboratory and production personnel. The role also involves collaborating with production and laboratory staff, maintaining an orderly work area and regulatory logs, following good manufacturing and sanitation practices, completing required New York State machine certification within six months, protecting confidential product and recipe information, and following safety standards. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree in Dairy Science and relevant dairy or related experience are preferred. The listed salary range is $26.78–$28.03.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Knowledge of computer software.
Obtain appropriate New York State machine certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Dairy Science.
Dairy Science or other related experience.

Responsibilities

Test raw materials, in-process materials and byproducts, and finished products according to the Sample Analysis Reference Table.
Perform tests and provide results in a timely manner.
Report out-of-specification results to the Laboratory Supervisor, Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.
Record test results on the appropriate form, in a computer database, or in a logbook.
Check samples with out-of-specification results and record them appropriately.
Work closely with production and laboratory staff.
Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
Maintain State Regulatory Logs as needed.
Be aware of and follow the plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
Obtain appropriate New York State machine certification within six months of employment.
Protect the confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.
Perform other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.
Attend departmental meetings and in-services as required.
Perform duties according to safety standards and as needed to ensure the general safety of other staff.