Milk Laboratory Technician

State of Montana • Bozeman, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you love science? Are you passionate about laboratory work? This could be an opportunity to work in a laboratory section playing an important public health role, in a brand new, state-of -the-art laboratory facility, in one of America's most desirable locations. The Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MVDL) is a bureau of the Animal Health and Food Safety Division of the Montana Department of Livestock, within the executive branch of Montana state government. The laboratory is currently housed in one facility within the Marsh Laboratory building on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman Montana and serves as the only accredited, full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Montana. The Montana Central Milk Testing Laboratory is a laboratory section of the MVDL. The Milk Laboratory Technician is a technical position, encompassing examination of dairy samples to include microbiological analysis, chemical analysis, antibiotic residue testing, and chemical/physical characterization. Job functions also include completion of quality control measures, production of sanitarian and client reports, monitoring of section technical materials and environmental conditions, maintenance of section equipment, review and revision of section procedures, proficiency testing participation, and coordination and support of quality system and section process to ensure the compliant fulfillment of laboratory objectives. Paying strict attention to safety, integrity, dependability, analytical thinking, quality control, record detail, regulatory and quality system compliance, industry standards, and client customer service is paramount to this position. Equipment used to complete work duties are typical of microbiology laboratory settings including, but not limited to, analytical balances, autoclaves, biological safety cabinets, centrifuges, incubators, pH meters, stirrer/hot plates, and water purification system. Software applications used to complete work duties may include a Laboratory Information Management System, Microsoft Office, web portals, State of Montana Talent application, and proprietary equipment software programs. This position does not supervise other positions. This position does not conduct performance evaluations. This position is supervised by the Veterinary Pathology Section Head.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or a related science field and/or; Prior equivalent experience in laboratory/microbiological techniques.
• Paying strict attention to safety, integrity, dependability, analytical thinking, quality control, record detail, regulatory and quality system compliance, industry standards, and client customer service

Responsibilities

• examination of dairy samples to include microbiological analysis, chemical analysis, antibiotic residue testing, and chemical/physical characterization
• completion of quality control measures
• production of sanitarian and client reports
• monitoring of section technical materials and environmental conditions
• maintenance of section equipment
• review and revision of section procedures
• proficiency testing participation
• coordination and support of quality system and section process to ensure the compliant fulfillment of laboratory objectives

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, and EAP.
• Retirement: Choice between two retirement plans with a strong employer contribution (8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary).
• Work/Life Balance: A combination of 38 paid days off a year (vacation, sick leave, and holidays). Partial telework or hybrid schedules may be available.
• Career Growth: Significant opportunities for career progression, training, and professional development.
• Financial Benefits: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and potential longevity raises with continuous service.
• On-Site Benefits: Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees