Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day. Duties and Responsibilities: Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including but not limited to Microscopes, IR Analyzers, pH meters. Conduct tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products using established SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Perform sensory analysis on ingredients and finished products to ensure conformance to regulatory and customer quality requirements. Record all test results on standardized forms, and complete data entry into appropriate systems. Responsible for release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend, and/ or packaging lines. Responsible for communicating any out of specification test results and/or other quality issues to appropriate production and/or QA management as necessary. Directs incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving bay as required and notifies appropriate production personnel. Operate the truck scale to ensure accurate weights of incoming and outgoing fluid loads for payment. Generates Bill of Lading and Certificate of Analysis for outgoing bulk tanker loads. Performs calculations including: adjustments for standardizing Evaporated Milk tanks to meet the Regulatory Standard of Identity and product specifications. Provide administrative support during off hours such as answer incoming switchboard calls and security check in/check out of visitors/vendors. Performs other related duties as required by QA Management.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Must be proficient in time management
- Functional/Technical skills
- Demonstrated experience as collaborative, contributing team member.
- Strong attention to quality and process detail.
Responsibilities
- Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including but not limited to Microscopes, IR Analyzers, pH meters.
- Conduct tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products using established SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform sensory analysis on ingredients and finished products to ensure conformance to regulatory and customer quality requirements.
- Record all test results on standardized forms, and complete data entry into appropriate systems.
- Responsible for release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend, and/ or packaging lines.
- Responsible for communicating any out of specification test results and/or other quality issues to appropriate production and/or QA management as necessary.
- Directs incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving bay as required and notifies appropriate production personnel.
- Operate the truck scale to ensure accurate weights of incoming and outgoing fluid loads for payment.
- Generates Bill of Lading and Certificate of Analysis for outgoing bulk tanker loads.
- Performs calculations including: adjustments for standardizing Evaporated Milk tanks to meet the Regulatory Standard of Identity and product specifications.
- Provide administrative support during off hours such as answer incoming switchboard calls and security check in/check out of visitors/vendors.
- Performs other related duties as required by QA Management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
