Quality Control Lab Technician - Night Shift

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.•Londonderry, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lactalis US Yogurt is hiring a Quality Control Lab Technician at its manufacturing facility in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The technician performs timely and accurate evaluations and analyses of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities to support efficient manufacturing and shipment of products that meet specifications. The role maintains quality and food safety standards, supports manufacturing operations, investigates quality issues, and contributes to employee training and continuous improvement. The position works a rotating 12-hour night-shift schedule: 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with 48 hours in Week 1 and 36 hours in Week 2. The schedule gives employees every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.

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, and the ability to relate product characteristics such as chemistry, fat percentage, and pH to packaging constraints.
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 quality initiatives, such as HACCP certification and ISO registration, and assist with quality launches of new 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 with different audiences.
Confident presentation skills and the ability to tailor effective presentations to the audience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
A major in a scientific discipline 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 Practices, and food safety regulatory standards.
Ensure food safety records and documents are accurate.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver quality, food safety, and HACCP training and communications for employees.
Support the manufacturing plant through 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 ensure 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.