Temporary Quality Control Lab Technician

Select Division • Londonderry, NH

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is hiring a Quality Control Lab Technician based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The technician performs timely and accurate evaluations and analyses of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities to support the efficient manufacture and shipment of products that meet specifications.

The role supports plant quality and food safety programs, including quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory compliance, record accuracy, employee training, HACCP plans, and FS22000 programs. It also involves investigating microbiological findings, supporting sanitary equipment design and updates, partnering with Manufacturing to reduce quality loss and improve productivity, maintaining product specifications in SAP, and using statistical tools to assess quality and compliance trends.

This is a part-time, temporary position. The employer describes a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with affordable benefit and coverage options, retirement plan contributions, Paid Time Off from day one, and training, development, and education reimbursement opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (5 years) required.
• Strong knowledge of milk and dairy product science and technology, including milk components and their interactions during processing.
• Ability to link product characteristics, such as chemistry, fat percentage, and pH, to packaging constraints, such as stress cracking and migration.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to investigate and resolve non-compliant quality issues.
• Working knowledge of quality standards such as QHSE and HACCP Codex.
• Proficiency in applying statistical principles to manage metrology, monitor method accuracy, and validate routine versus reference methods.
• Understanding of food safety systems and ability to support and champion quality initiatives and assist with the quality launch of projects, equipment, and products.
• Strong strategic thinking and a holistic, systematic approach to problem-solving and long-term planning.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically and adapt to different audiences.
• Confident presentation skills, including the ability to structure and deliver presentations tailored to the audience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; a major in a scientific discipline is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce quality standards, including the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and state regulations.
• Communicate and enforce company Quality policies, Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, and food safety regulatory standards.
• Ensure the accuracy of food safety records and documents.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver Quality, Food Safety, and HACCP training and communications for employees.
• Manage activities supporting the manufacturing plant, including employee education on quality standards, FS22000 programs, and HACCP plans for products and processes.
• Evaluate and investigate microbiological evidence found during routine sampling and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on installations and equipment updates to support sanitary design and food safety compliance.
• Partner with Manufacturing to minimize quality loss and improve productivity while maintaining food safety standards.
• Manage product specifications in the SAP database, including updating existing specifications and creating new product entries.
• Use statistical tools to evaluate quality and compliance trends.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits and coverage options, with the company significantly supporting insurance costs.
• Company contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree