Laboratory Technician- Part Time

Darigold is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to be a part of Darigold’s Bozeman Plant. The Bozeman Plant Lab Technician reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day functions in the lab and for ensuring all quality and food safety related tasks are completed in a timely manner and that all products’ analytical, micro and organoleptic properties follow product and regulatory specifications. This is an hourly, non-bargaining-unit position.

Pay rate: $28.00 DOB

Schedule: 8 hours on Saturday and Sundays

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties As Assigned)

• 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.
  
  

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Have a BA or BS or working towards one in Food Science, Biology and Microbiology, Chemistry.
• Lab Experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in the food industry preferred.