Sr. Lab Tech-3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.•Archdale, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for scheduling and executing routine and new product trials, managing inventory, and owning batch formulations. The role involves operating and maintaining pilot plant and lab equipment, recording and reporting data, and collaborating with project leaders on data interpretation and next steps. Additionally, the position requires documenting and teaching standard operating procedures (SOPs) and independently conducting routine production and lab trials. The requirements described are intended to outline the general nature and level of work, but are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 to 4 years of experience in a food or dairy industry (Vocational or collegiate training considered commensurate for experience)
Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pilot plant, production, and lab procedures
Aptitude for equipment operation, maintenance, and sanitation
Working knowledge of mathematics for formula calculations
Able to demonstrate professional oral and written communication
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Able to generate ideas, test their effectiveness, and assist plan of action

Responsibilities

Schedule routine and new product, cost reduction, tech service pilot plant trials
Inventory and gather ingredients and supplies
Fully own batch routine/complex fluid, cultured, and frozen formulations
Fully own pilot plant and lab activities including assembly and operation
Record data and report observations
Assist project leaders with data interpretation
Collaborate on next steps with project leaders
Document standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and teach to others
Independently conduct routine production trials
Assist project leaders with complex production trials
Independently conduct routine lab tests