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Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

The Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction by conducting tests on production and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and company standards. This role supports the manufacture of dairy-related products by maintaining quality and safety in all processes.

Responsibilities

+ Achieve goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

+ Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to enhance productivity and equipment capabilities.

+ Comply with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and plant policies, rules, and regulations.

+ Assist and support all areas in the production facility, training on key areas such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.

+ Gain competence on line circuits and ensure proper hookups in the facility.

+ Cover breaks, lunches, and other staffing needs as assigned.

+ Comply with all legal requirements regarding dairy processing and safety, reporting concerns to the supervisor.

+ Work safely and report safety concerns promptly, taking corrective actions as necessary.

+ Report food safety problems and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.

+ Ensure work areas are sanitary and adhere to strict sanitation practices.

+ Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments.

+ Conduct and evaluate product testing results for compliance with standards.

+ Release compliant products from hold using the computerized inventory management system.

+ Inspect and verify sanitary conditions of processing lines, fillers, tanks, and overall areas.

+ Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for processing departments.

+ Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.

+ Communicate openly with the Quality Control Team and plant personnel.

+ Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing as required.

+ Perform bacteria/shelf life testing on fresh and stressed samples.

+ Maintain laboratory logbook and Hold/Disposition Log for the shift worked.

+ Log and send out COAs as testing completes.

+ Complete Titratable Acidity tests using all methods.

+ Conduct Allergen testing as required.

+ Perform sterile sampling of tanks and report results timely.

+ Complete and report product testing using tally and Product Testing Record.

+ Perform cryoscope testing on milk products.

+ Verify product labeling accuracy.

+ Conduct EQA testing.

+ Complete shelf life sensory testing and attend annual training.

+ Perform butterfat and solids testing using appropriate equipment.

+ Conduct product sterility testing on samples received in the laboratory.

+ Update logs and results for Product Hold and Disposition Log, following up as needed.

+ Utilize LIMS system to verify analytical, sensory, and microbiological testing.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts.

+ Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

+ Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and role in achieving them.

+ Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.

+ Completion of all company training requirements.

+ Ability to interpret company documents and literature.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum of GED or High School Diploma required.

+ Associate's degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent highly preferred.

+ 1-2 years’ experience in a similar food industry lab setting highly preferred.

Work Environment

The role requires working on a shift from 10pm to 8:30am. Work schedule may require morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shifts. Employees must maintain a safe work environment and adhere to GMP dress code standards, reporting in business-appropriate attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cortland, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $24.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cortland,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.