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Laboratory Technician- Temporary

Darigold, Boise, ID, United States


Overview
The Laboratory Technician ensures that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Manager and other Management as deemed necessary.

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday from 4:30am-3:00pm

Responsibilities

Responsible for testing, sampling, documentation, and out-of-specification call backs as well as other duties or projects as may be assigned including in some cases releases

Contacts supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications. Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications

Execute testing of finished product line samples for micro and analytical. In some occasions might obtain the samples

Execute testing of raw and pasteurized samples for micro and analytical. In some occasions might obtain samples

Performs environmental conveyor swabbing as required by program standards

Responsible for accurately record and retain data from analysis

Calibrates equipment and insures that testing equipment and methods produce results in agreement with an established standard

Performs extra tests when needed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

If applicable, ability to attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification

Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS office software

Ability to work independently

Good communications skills, verbal and written

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

High level of organizational skills

Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results are in agreement with a standard and/or duplicate testing by a recognized laboratory

Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree in a science discipline preferred or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science discipline.

2+ years laboratory technician experience.

Note
At Darigold we embrace diversity & welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law- We’re proud to say we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify- please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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