• Sr. Lab Tech-3rd Shift

    Dairy Farmers of America (High Point, NC)


    Job Description

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Schedule routine and new product, cost reduction, tech service pilot plant trials

    • Inventory and gather ingredients and supplies

    • Fully own batch routine/complex fluid, cultured, and frozen formulations

    • Fully own pilot plant and lab activities including assembly and operation

    • Record data and report observations

    • Assist project leaders with data interpretation

    • Collaborate on next steps with project leaders

    • Document standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and teach to others

    • Independently conduct routine production trials

    • Assist project leaders with complex production trials

    • Independently conduct routine lab tests

    • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

    Requirements

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • 2 to 4 years of experience in a food or dairy industry (Vocational or collegiate training considered commensurate for experience)

    • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pilot plant, production, and lab procedures

    • Aptitude for equipment operation, maintenance, and sanitation

    • Working knowledge of mathematics for formula calculations

    • Able to generate ideas, test their effectiveness, and assist plan of action

    • Able to demonstrate professional oral and written communication

    • Must be able to read, write and speak English

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

    **Pay Range** 20.43-34.72