QA Lab Technician

DarigoldPasco, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Laboratory Technician at Darigold in Pasco! Darigold is seeking dedicated Laboratory Technicians to join our Pasco team. As a laboratory technician, you will play a crucial role in our lab's daily operations. Your responsibilities will ensure that all quality and food safety-related tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating levels of work each day.
  • Basic understanding of microbiology and chemistry scientific principles.
  • Basic understanding and competence using Microsoft Office programs such as excel, word, outlook.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required for this position.
  • Computer literacy required for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior laboratory experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a science discipline preferred.
  • Prior experience in a dairy processing environment strongly preferred.
  • HACCP or PCQI training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications through testing.
  • Communicating to appropriate parties when samples do not meet specifications.
  • Obtain samples from different areas of the facility for micro and analytical testing.
  • Calibrating and maintaining all laboratory equipment per the established schedule.
  • Performing extra tests testing and retesting when needed or as directed by management.
  • Reporting results in a timely and accurate manner to Quality Assurance, Operations, and Accounting departments via emailed reports and/or in person.
  • Preparing Certificates of Analysis as needed and emailing them out to customers.
  • Perform swabbing of the plant floors, walls, and equipment for microbiological testing and report on results.
  • Prepare and send out samples for third party monthly, quarterly, and biannual testing.
  • Responsible for reporting all food safety and/or quality concerns to Management.
  • Other duties as assigned based on department needs.

Benefits

  • Employer 401K contribution with competitive employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Employer paid life & disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid Holidays
  • 8 weeks paid paternal Leave
  • Education assistance
  • Community giving through matching donations
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