Darigold · 1 day ago
Laboratory Technician- Part Time
Bozeman, MT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28/hr - $28/hr
1+ years expDarigold is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to be a part of Darigold’s Bozeman Plant. The role involves conducting quality and food safety testing, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory specifications.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Conduct all quality and food safety related testing
Maintain documentation and records of all quality and food safety related testing
Report any food quality or food safety issues
Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing and maintain calibration documentation
Daily review of Appendix N documentation and reporting
Daily review of laboratory quality data to ensure products meet specification
Conduct daily product evaluations with plant management and operators to ensure consistent quality
Daily review of processing and quality data collected by Operators
Track, trend and report key quality measures
Complete and maintain vitamin fortification program and records
Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results
Maintain and review COA’s from ingredient vendors
Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold’s Corporate Quality Department
This position will also assist with:
The plants Food Safety Plans, in accordance with the SQF System
Management of the plant HACCP program
Management of the plant Allergen Control Program
Customer complaint investigation and resolution
Third party audit review and response, assist as needed during audits
Trouble-shooting plant quality issues
Plant quality and food safety related training
Regulatory compliance
Special projects
Qualification
Required
Conduct all quality and food safety related testing
Maintain documentation and records of all quality and food safety related testing
Report any food quality or food safety issues
Calibrate laboratory equipment, conduct validation testing and maintain calibration documentation
Daily review of Appendix N documentation and reporting
Daily review of laboratory quality data to ensure products meet specification
Conduct daily product evaluations with plant management and operators to ensure consistent quality
Daily review of processing and quality data collected by Operators
Track, trend and report key quality measures
Complete and maintain vitamin fortification program and records
Maintain environmental swabbing program, track and report results
Maintain and review COA's from ingredient vendors
Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold's Corporate Quality Department
Assist with the plants Food Safety Plans, in accordance with the SQF System
Management of the plant HACCP program
Management of the plant Allergen Control Program
Customer complaint investigation and resolution
Third party audit review and response, assist as needed during audits
Trouble-shooting plant quality issues
Plant quality and food safety related training
Regulatory compliance
Special projects
Ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain a positive work attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
High level of organizational skills
Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results agree with a standard and/or duplicate testing per a recognized laboratory
Basic understanding of microbiology and familiarity with plating methods
Excellent aseptic technique
Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Have a BA or BS or working towards one in Food Science, Biology and Microbiology, Chemistry
Lab Experience
Preferred
1-2 years' experience in the food industry preferred
Company
Darigold
Darigold provide freshest, wholesome, greatest tasting dairy products and ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
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