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Foremost Farms USA, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, is a world-class supplier of cheese, dairy products, and ingredients to national and international markets. As a dairy cooperative, we are owned by the 1,100 dairy farmers who supply our high-quality milk. Our flexible, diverse plant network allows us to manufacture products and ingredients that are most in-demand - and provide a strong, secure market for our member-owners' milk.
We're looking for employees who challenge the status quo, innovate and aim for excellence. Because we're working to be the world's best - to Be Foremost - we'll bring out the best in you.
About This Opportunity
JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician II
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the accurate sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products for analytical and microbiological requirements that align with customer and company standards.
Key Accountabilities
Performs sampling and testing practices that align with our business strategy and documented laboratory procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy of results.
* Prioritizes and prepares lab samples for testing and shipment to other labs and customers.
* Prepares necessary reagents, microbial culture media, and controls according to standard formulas.
* Conducts sampling in the production environment including but not limited to environmental pathogen sponges, ATP swabs, clean equipment and operational swabs.
* Performs analytical tests and completes required documentation for samples, incoming, and finished products.
* Accurately enters test results into R12 and other utilized databases.
* Participates in Proficiency Testing program and achieves satisfactory results for analytical and microbiological samples.
* Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and waste.
Achieves a culture of excellence by adhering to safety guidelines, working with integrity, and communicating effectively with the team.
* Cleans and maintains lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
* Assists Laboratory/Quality Control Supervisor in troubleshooting efforts with equipment.
* Follows established guidelines and criteria when performing retests.
* Complies with all company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)s, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
* Interprets lab results and escalates out of spec or suspect results to leadership staff.
* Participates in laboratory investigations when needed.
* Facilitates training of new laboratory technicians.
This role is responsible for monitoring and/or verifying of control points and maintaining the related required documentation. For example, Critical Control Points(CCP), Preventive Controls(PC), Critical Quality Points(CQP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food(SQF) plans. This is not an all[1]inclusive list.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma.
2. Lab Tech I: 0-2 years of job-related experience.
Lab Tech II: 2-3 years of job-related experience.
Lab Tech III: >3 years of job-related experience.
3. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
4. Able to follow instructions and procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Associate degree or lab certification preferred.
2. Familiarity with a lab environment.
3. Understanding of electronic and computerized laboratory equipment.
Key competencies
* Facilitate trusting relationships through effective communication, follow through on commitments, resolving conflicts and recognizing the good work of others.
* Regularly challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement, challenging the current state, and understanding that change and growth are ongoing
* Demonstrate growth-oriented qualities by asking questions, being curious open-minded, agile, learning from failures and inspiring the same in others.
* Demonstrate self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses and seeking feedback to improve.
* Communicate to share relevant information proactively and brings others along.
Physical Setting
Job Setting: Plant Laboratory and Production Floor
Foremost Farms USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.
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